The Hold Steady

The fourth studio album sees a very special re-issue, with a host of rare and previously unreleased material now available across a luxurious 3LP collection – the perfect format in which to dive back in to arguably the finest record from one of Brooklyn’s finest bands, which saw Craig Finn revisit many beloved characters from previous work in a fascinating study of how to age gracefully (or not, as the case may be).

A stalwart of ‘Top Albums of the Year’ across the globe back in 2008, the intervening years have not lessened any of the impact – if anything, it only heightens the hope for a return to action for this beloved band