In a first quarter with more frontline product than is normally the case, the last big shot to be fired is Automaton, the first album of new material by Jamiroquai for seven years. No.1 in 30 territories on iTunes as I write on the day of its release (Friday 31st), it is sure to follow through with some excellent official chart positions a week hence.

In the meantime, one of last week's two biggest new arrivals, rapper Drake's new album/mixtape ...