Gorillaz - The Singles Collection – 2001 – 2011 – (Virgin Records) Rs. 395/-

They have been around for the last 10 years and now after almost a decade in the music scene, like most music artists, Gorillaz release their first ever best of collection of hit singles aptly titled

The Best of Gary Lawyer – Nights on Fire (Virgin Records) Rs. 195/-

Often called the 'man with the golden voice', he is regarded as the finest Indian artiste in the field of western popular music.

Layla Zoe – Gemini – Double Disc - (Import)

At the 8th edition of the Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai last February, she stood her own, carving out a niche in the blues psyche of each who saw her perform, me included. She had said, “My show is raw, honest, emotional and intense.

The Fame - Lady GaGa (Universal Music) Rs. 395/-

Stefani Gabriella Germanotta aka Lady GaGa, (an interesting artist name one might say), has included herself on the dance circuit on the lines of the Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, Chris Brown and can even make Madonna go gaga over her.

Heaven – Rebecca Ferguson – (Sony Music) – Rs. 499/-

Ever wondered if a runner up to a reality TV show would get a better deal than the winner. Here is a perfect example how reality TV changed the fortunes for 25 year old Rebecca Ferguson a second runner up on UK’s ‘X Factor’ 2010 edition.

Christmas – Deluxe Special Edition - Michael Buble - (Warner Music) Rs. 395/-.

In a clever marketing strategy, Michael Buble (pronounced Boo-blay) has brought in his 2011 Christmas album in a new package with four new tracks in a deluxe special edition adding Christmas ditties like The Christmas song, Winter Wonderland, Frosty the Snowman featuring the Puppini Sisters and Silver Bells featuring Naturally 7.

On this Winter’s Night - Lady Antebellum – (Virgin Records) Rs. 395/-

Grammy winners Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood pool in their musical talents to bring you a country pop Christmas, a pure Nashville production, packed with superb vocal harmonies and neat arrangements in a perfect holiday themed album.

Meet The Vamps – Christmas Edition – The Vamps - (Universal Music) - Rs. 295/

Poster boys The Vamps have been having a whale of a time with their rock – pop debut working well in their favor. Class apart from 1D, the band has got their own fan base, though it might clash with pin-ups like those mentioned here, to other boy bands The Wanted or solo acts from Ed Sheeran to Sam Smith.

SuperHeavy – SuperHeavy - (Universal Music) – Rs. 395/-

Despite coming from disparate musical backgrounds, the experiment of forming a band with musicians from various genres seems to have worked for SuperHeavy. Mick Jagger along with Eurythmics founder Dave Stewart the main contenders, conceptualized an album away from their usual sound, bringing musicians together to record an album.

The Awakening – James Morrison - (Universal Music) - Rs. 295/-

Soul singer James Morrison has two albums that have reached the top of the UK charts, but his popularity has not been sky high. With his latest work he hopes to achieve the potential to blow us out with his soul stirring music, passionate lyrics and deliciously poignant vocals.