IF THE idea of a dancing, singing Lemur voiced by Sacha Baron Cohen (Ali G) appeals to you, the Madagascar soundtrack should be right up your jungle track.

Hans Zimmer composed the soundtrack but it doesn’t have the sparkle of his other cartoon soundtracks like The Lion King.

– Lieutenant Simone Heyer

WAKING up to Jem is no difficulty with her hauntingly beautiful album, so different to everything else that’s out there.

Finally Woken is a mix of hip-hop beats, with a slight Dido twist.

– Lieutenant Simone Heyer

THIS latest effort from virtual band the Gorillaz is definitely a grower, but once it weaves it’s way into your head there is no escape.

Listening to this well crafted work by Damon Albarn (Blur) and cartoonist Jamie Hewlett is like tucking into a stir-fry, full of meaty goodness with a few weird bits chucked in.

– Able Seaman Kade Rogers

MIX early U2, with a little Stone Temple Pilots and Coldplay’s previous two albums and you have X&Y, their latest release.

A surprising mix of beautiful lyrics, melody and music.

– Sophia Brigette