Pyaas – Jal – (Universal Music) Rs. 150/-

With the recent turmoil over Pakistani bands playing in India, it was sad to notice that Mekaal Hasan one of Pakistan’s well respected rock outfits had to cancel their press conference in Mumbai after the MNS led Shiv Sena raised slogans over their forming an Indo – Pak band.

5 Seconds of Summer – (Universal Music) Rs. 395/-

Australian pop - punk rock band 5 SOS as they have come to be known all over the world, bring you a guitar heavy album of 15 tracks one overlapping the other. With the exception of a few catchy numbers with equally catchy choruses, most of the songs here get repetitive and hard on the ears, but if you like your music loud and brash, which is what 5 SOS bring you, take your fill of the newest under 17s on the block, who have made a name for themselves closely after boy band One Direction.

Pure Heroine – Lorde - (Universal Music) - Rs. 395/-

Lorde certainly stole the show at the 56th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles this year. Nominated in four categories (Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Pure Heroine), the singer took home gold trophies for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for 'Royals'. Today, Lorde is the third-youngest Grammy winner in history.

Max Hits 2014 – Various Artists (Sony Music) Rs. 499/-

With seven months passed in 2014, it's already extremely difficult trying to package together a best-of songs list for the year, as it’s rather too early, as the hits keeping coming with each passing day. Down the year, there have been thousands of great songs released since January and putting them into the Best of or Hits compilation would be a tough job.

Midnight Memories – One Direction – (Sony Music) Rs. 399/-

The third full-length album from the "X Factor" formed quintet (Harry, Louis, Zayn, Niall and Liam) try their best to show just how much they've grown up, incorporating a slightly more 'rockier' element to their sound, while on a few tracks also trying the acoustic set.

The Last Ship – Sting (Universal Music) - Rs. 395/-

The Last Ship by Sting is the first album of entirely new songs that he has released in almost a decade. The music has different levels, some in areas which he has not ventured before. It reflects the deep introspection and soul searching which was spurred on by a confusing childhood, the surreal industrial landscape of the shipyard town he was born and raised in and brewed in a pot of mixed emotions.

Xscape – Michael Jackson (CD + DVD) (Sony Music) Rs. 599/-

It’s been a little over five years since the King of Pop passed away, but his music still lives on. Jackson was a perfectionist about his music, and he recorded many more songs than he ever released.

One Love, One Rhythm - The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album – Various Artists - (Sony Music) Rs. 499/-

Music and football fans all over the world can finally heave a sign of relief, for the much awaited FIFA album is finally here. Released in May 2014, the album has 16 pure dance tracks written or selected for the Brazilian-hosted World Cup soccer tournament.

Raastey – Shraddha Sharma - (Universal Music) Rs. 150/-

Now we come to the final analysis on our YouTube singing sensation, which you might have already read in our music story. While Shraddha has played it safe with cover versions of songs on her YouTube Channel, on her album she had access to international producer Jim Beanz and Lesle Lewis that brought in a lot of original material.

Armaan – Armaan Malik (Universal Music) Rs. 150/-

It pays to have a godfather in the music industry. Eighteen year old Armaan Malik is one lucky teen who got an easy road to releasing his self-titled debut music album – Armaan without the struggle of a reality music show.