Silver – Cliff Richard

The album name is a celebratory recognizing Sir Cliff's 25 years of recording. The Englishman who migrated from India was christened Harry Roger Webb, adopting the name Cliff Richard and has today made a name for himself. Richard has retained his superstar status, especially in his native England and Europe. Richard also holds Barbadian citizenship.

Starboy – The Weeknd – Republic Records (Import)

The Weeknd is now almost a household name all over the world and his third album, but essentially his sixth, given how well-produced the mixtapes were, sees him bring on a new direction in his music, bringing on a load of collaborators after his last album “Beauty Behind the Madness”. This eighteen track album features Daft Punk, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey and Future on a few of the tracks.

Its Christmas Day Today - Bashir with The Sleigh Bells (Music India)

This is the first time in the history of the Indian record industry that a Christmas LP, entirely arranged and performed by an Indian cast, singers, arranger and musicians is being released. ‘Its Christmas Day Today’ was conceived by singer, song-writer and composer, Bashir Sheikh in early July, 1981.

Glass Houses – Billy Joel

‘Glass Houses’ is a harder rock edge from Billy Joel. But this proves that the balladeer can also rock. A departure from his signature sound, but Joel is after all is a versatile artist.

Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb

1978's ‘Shadow Dancing’ is another lost and forgotten gem from the Gibb brothers, although it is the solo work of Andy Gibb. The brothers do contribute to the album as majority of the album is produced and written by older brothers and song writing genius, Barry Gibb, who also is the only surviving of the four brothers.

Dancing On The Ceiling – Lionel Richie

Last month we reviewed Lionel Richie’s second album that had a bouquet of hits on it. His third solo album was released in 1986, sounds locked to the era as the album remains as fresh today as the day it was released.

She Works Hard for the Money – Donna Summer (Indian pressing)

Reportedly inspired by a real encounter with a working woman, the title track of this album rocked the charts in the early 1980s. In her song, She Works Hard For The Money Summer's message was to celebrate the efforts women made in generating income to keep the home fires burning. Known as the Queen of Disco Donna Summer, is the only one who can fit this title ever.

Can't Slow Down - Lionel Richie

Possibly Lionel Richie’s best album, with the best top songs, all this from his 80s album ‘Can’t Slow Down’. There’s magnificent instruments execution, fantastic vocals, incredible sound production and sound quality.

Labour Of Love – UB40

Yes, it's covers, but we've all heard cover songs of famous songs by bands that later became famous. At times the songs became more famous than the original singers that sang them, thus making the band that covered it known all over the world. Case in point is UB40 that brings an album of cover songs, songs that were made famous by other people.

Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi (Rare 1986 US limited edition 10-track Picture Disc)

This 10-track LP Picture Disc, featuring full colour photographs of Jon solo on the A side and a group shot on the reverse, housed in a clear PVC sleeve with a die-cut picture sleeve with discography on reverse complete with the large fold-out poster, is a Bon Jovi fan must have.