The Manchester trio have become one of the nation's favourite bands but does the Doves best of live up to the hype?

Elsewhere with re-releases from Black Sabbath, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and collections from James Brown and Deep Purple, we look at which re-issues are worth spending money on? Read on to find out...

Doves - The Places Between: The Best of Doves.

What can be said about Doves that hasn't been said before? After headlining the John Peel Stage at last year's Glastonbury, their best of collection takes the cream of the crop from albums The Last Broadcast, Lost Souls, Some Cities and Kingdom Of Rust, showcasing what the Manchester trio do best. Launching straight into the hits, There Goes The Fear sets the mood for what is 15 tracks of indie-rock brilliance, with dance floor-filling anthems Black And White Town and Pounding balanced against slower epic numbers such as Words. This is a must have for fans and newcomers alike.

Rating: 9/10 (Review by Daniel Williams).

Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell, The Mob Rules, Live Evil (deluxe edition reissues).

Black Sabbath were determined to continue preaching the devil's presence on Earth in the wake of Ozzy Osbourne, so Ronnie James Dio stepped into the sacked frontman's shoes to take the band into the 1980s. On these albums Sabbath moved towards a guitar-heavy sound with stand-out songs being The Sign Of The Southern Cross and Children Of The Sea. These albums have been wonderfully re-mastered making them sound crisp but perhaps creating a cleaner sound than this dirty heavy metal ever should have - even the live performances in Live Evil and on The Mob Rules sound whistle clean. Great for the enthusiast but perhaps the newcomer should begin with the 1970s albums.

Rating: 7/10 (Review by Ben Mitchell).

Jonsi - Go.

Following last year's Riceboy Sleeps album with partner Alex Somers, Sigur Ros frontman, Jonsi Birgisson releases his first solo work. Leaving the minimalist sound of that project behind this, at times, could is frantic. Lead single and opening track Go Do provides a good guide of what to expect from the album. Although there are plenty of Sigur Ros elements here, there is enough to mark it out as a standalone album. Notable examples being how much is sung in English and the shorter tracks. It won't disappoint anyone familiar with Jonsi's band's work and the poppier approach could win over new admirers.

Rating: 7/10 (Review by Matt Rowan).

Deep Purple - Singles & E.P. Anthology '68 - '80.

This compilation from one of the legends of British rock is aimed at existing fans and, overall, delivers what it sets out to achieve. Essentially a progression from the 1978 and 1993 singles collections, it now spans two discs. A number of rarities have been added, including covers such as Help by The Beatles and some non-UK releases. Also here are heavyweights such as Black Night and Smoke On The Water. Mysteriously, however, Highway Star and Space Truckin' from the 1972 Machine Head album are absent. Despite these omissions, this is a worthwhile offering ahead of their next studio release.

Rating: 7/10 (Review by Mike Fletcher).

We Have Band - WHB.

Although it might win the award for the least imaginative album title of 2010, the content of We Have Band's electrifying debut is anything but. The album begins with two slow tracks leading into the 1980s synthpop-driven beat of Divisive. Heaven 17 and Human League influences echo throughout, with nods to Bloc Party and Wild Beasts. The first album from the London trio is a well-defined effort, darting with ease between indie-disco and electronic ambience, helped along by soothing female vocals to contrast the male lead. An excellent debut.

Rating: 8/10 (Review by Lewis Young).

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - The Good Son/Tender Prey/Henry's Dream (deluxe edition reissues).

Abandonment, death and love are the overriding themes on the reissues of the fifth, sixth and seventh albums from Mr Cave and his collective. The Anglo-Australian songsmith is in fine form, spinning Gothic yarns accompanied by luscious arrangements from his backing group. They brandish many styles, from the gospel ditties on Tender Prey to the brooding narrative balladry on The Good Son and the barnstorming folk on Henry's Dream. The more subversive compositions may not be to everyone's taste, but diehard fans will appreciate the plush repackaging and bonus DVD boasting live performances and promotional videos.

Rating: 8/10 (Review by Matthew Stoppard).

James Brown - The Singles Volume Eight: 1972-1973.

The period of 1972-1973 saw James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, get down and release some of his most famous, hot-steppin' singles. With the support of his band the JB's, he released Get On The Good Foot, Hot Pants Road, Pass The Peas and Givin Up Food For Funk. These feverish funk tracks sit comfortably alongside slow soulful love songs such as I know It's True and Woman. Also, King Heroin and Mama's Dead show Brown's more political, serious side. A handful of the tracks are repeated, offering alternative versions of the recordings. This volume is a real showcase for the late legend's unique and varied talent.

Rating: 8/10 (Review by Tori Mayo).

Waylon Jennings And The 357s - Waylon Forever.

Whereas Johnny Cash's deteriorating health saw him retreat into a world of alt-rock karaoke, his fellow Highwayman Waylon Jennings kept it country, even as his voice and left foot deserted him - due to diabetes. A potted collection of vocal tracks left behind after his death which have been given life and instrumentation by his son Shooter, Waylon Forever includes re-workings of classic Jennings' tracks alongside a cover of Cream's White Room. Also featuring are tracks such as I Found The Body, Waymore's Blues and Jack Of Diamonds. The voice may have been weakened, but the outlaw spirit was clearly still willing.

Rating: 7/10 (Review by Dom Passantino).

Love Is All - Two Thousand And Ten Injuries.

You would be forgiven for assuming indie quartet Love Is All hail from New York City, rather than Gothenburg, Sweden. The distorted, jagged guitar riff on album opener Bigger, Bolder doesn't have a Nordic note about it. Instead, the spiky punk and new wave tones of The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs are instantly recognisable. And these Big Apple influences permeate the entire album - in Dust's thumping bass drum and in the harmonised backing vocals of Less Than Thrilled. But although their short third album fails to push any boundaries, it's still packed with a sense of mischief, infectious melodies and rambunctious energy.

Rating: 6/10 (Review by Jamie Grierson).

White Belt Yellow Tag - Methods.

The band formed in 2008 after Justin Lockey, guitarist from the now defunct Yourcodenameis:Milo, met Craig Pilby in a Newcastle studio. Tom Bellamy, once of Cooper Temple Clause, joined later on drums and the trio have created a long-awaited debut album packed with epic ambition. The sweeping sound touches on Doves and Editors, and carries a sinister edge retained from their past projects. The album opens with a thudding riff in Remains before launching into the anthemic Tell Your Friends (It All Worked Out). If the sound is a little too polished, the signposts to a rawer live experience are clear in You're Not Invincible.

Rating: 7/10 (Review by Alex Lowe).

Singles by Polly Weeks.

:: Codeine Velvet Club - Vanity Kills.

The Scottish duo of Lou Hickey and Fratelli's lead singer Jon Lawler release this 1970s-inspired smoky indie-soul number. It will appeal to fans of The Last Shadow Puppets.

:: Mr Fogg - Moving Parts.

The Reading native releases this slow electro-indie number. With a similar sound to Get Cape Wear Cape Fly and The Postal Service, it's a mix of bleeps and soft vocals.

:: Kevin Costner & Modern West - Let Me Be The One.

Yes this really is Hollywood's very own Kevin Costner performing together with his band. It weirdly sounds exactly what you'd expect a song from the actor to sound like. It's country-tinged pop and his slightly-rough vocals will impress his fans but perhaps not music snobs.

:: On the road.

To celebrate the release of their new eight-song EP Night Train, Keane will be playing an intimate show at The Fridge in Brixton, London on May 12. They will then follow this up with a forest tour in June, where they'll kick things off at Thetford Forest in Suffolk and then play dates in Kent, Gloucestershire, Nottinghamshire, North Yorkshire before finishing up in Staffordshire. For further information visit www.keanemusic.com.

The popular 1990s Scottish band Teenage Fanclub return with their first album in five years in May. To celebrate they are headlining the Camden Crawl festival and at the end of May head out on a UK tour, taking in dates in Manchester, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds and Bristol before finishing up at Birmingham's Academy on June 7. Foe further information visit www.teenagefanclub.com.