Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross – The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo soundtrack

NINE Inch Nails ex-frontman Trent Reznor has reunited with his Oscar-winning collaborator Atticus Ross, as they spent 14 months composing this three-CD opus for David Fincher's adaptation of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Reznor employs every trick in his goth arsenal to sinister effect, from cacophonous synth to haunting piano. Tracks such as A Thousand Details resemble a swarm of bees trapped in the world's largest lawnmower, and even the irrepressible Karen O is transformed into a howling banshee on Led Zeppelin cover Immigrant Song. Reznor is coming into his own as a composer and this soundtrack is his most ambitious yet, if not the creepiest.

Rating: 8/10

The Little Willies – For The Good Times

FOLLOWING their eponymous debut in 2006, The Little Willies have reconvened for their second collection of classic country covers, which include Dolly Parton's Jolene, Johnny Cash's Wide Open Road and Willie Nelson's Permanently Lonely. Jones, accompanied by Alexander on bass, leads the group as main vocalist on rousing renditions of opening track I Worship You, Remember Me, Lovesick Blues and Kristoffer Kristofferson's For The Good Times, although guitarist Julian gets his spotlight on Dangerous Curves and 'wild card' guitarist Campilongo puts his stamp on Tommy Rockwood.

Rating: 7/10

Savaging Spires – Savaging Spires

EMERGING from the unknown is this self-titled debut by Savaging Spires. The mysterious outfit reveal little about themselves except what is most important - the music. Their album is an enchanting yet eerie journey through the realms of experimental, alternative folk. Mystical and psychedelic, it's a place where sounds rise and fall, where vocals subtly appear and suddenly disappear. The record moves gently through the sinister and the ethereal, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. It's well thought-out, but the album's constant meandering leaves it feeling a little too lost.

Rating: 6/10

Various – Get Fit

JUST in time for the new year, Get Fit promises to gear you up for the gym – but could have you running in the opposite direction if you're not a fan of the charts. As the official workout soundtrack to the London Olympics 2012, you may expect the album to celebrate the best of British music, but Get Fit errs on the side of sugary guilty-pleasure pop, assembled in an embarrassingly literal fashion for the exercise-averse. How else to explain the inclusion of Daniel Bedingfield's Gotta Get Thru This? From Taio Cruz to 1980s stalwart Donna Summer, Get Fit is a barrage of cheesy club hits across the decades. It may be made with good intentions, but seems to be for clubbers trying to put down their cocktails long enough to hit the gym.

Rating: 5/10