7 ALBUMS; Mickey McMonagle and Avril Cadden reveal the new albums you need to hear this week.

Most musicians are lucky to be in one great band but for Dave Grohl, Nirvana just wasn't enough. He went on to create The Foo Fighters, swapping his drumsticks for frontman duties, penning a string of truly epic rock songs.

This album sums up why they've been around for so long with continued success. Songs like Monkey Wrench, All My Life, Everlong, Learn To Fly, Breakout and Long Road To Ruin mark them out as a genuinely exceptional band. Dave's second. Just as well he's the nicest man in rock or we'd all hate him through sheer envy. MM

PAUL WELLER Paul Weller This special deluxe edition of the classic album from the former Jam and Style Council star will appeal massively to Modfather fans, packing in a host of extra tracks and bonuses. Of course if you don't already own this first solo album from the iconic star, here's the perfect excuse to rectify that error. MM

FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Frankie Say Greatest Pretty much what you would expect here - the biggest tunes from the legendary 80s outfit. The frightening thing is just how current a lot of the tracks sound now - Relax or Pleasuredome could easily sit alongside the likes of Calvin Harris and Lady Gaga in the charts. Throw in a second disc full of remixes and this is a must. MM

VARIOUS The Annual 2010 What used to be the definitive, once a year dance album has been diluted somewhat now that a new one seems to come out every five minutes but it's still hard to argue with the track listing. Basically every big tune of the last few months, packed on to three CDs. Far too many big names to list but you get the idea. MM

TRUE BLOOD Soundtrack This soundtrack to the addictive HBO vampire series includes signature tune Bad Things by Jace Everett. It sets the tone for the rest of the album. It's dark, seductive and swampy sounding blues and country. One of the highlights is the country track Lake Charles from Lucinda Williams with its gentle wistful meandering.

SKUNK ANANSIE Smashes And Trashes Skunk Anansie are back and with a 15-track greatest hits album including Weak to the anthemic Hedonism which still sound fresh and vibrant and the delightful and emotional Brazen (Weep). Highlights though are new tracks Because Of You, Tear The Place Up, and Squander, which is possibly one of the singles of the year.

SALON SOCIETY Promenade This the Glasgow-based band's debut album. Roxanne Claxton shines as lead vocalist. The Bluebells' Ken McCluskey contributes to indie blues track Preaching The Blues. Don't Die Inside is seductive, Yasemin is eerieness in a sweet voice with swirling harmonies and subtle guitar riffs while Wings To Fly combines gentle harmonies. An accomplished debut.