JIM Noir is as solo as it gets -- he plays every instrument -- but what he's come up with on Tower Of Love, his debut album, is utterly divine.

Hailing from Manchester, Noir's music is delicate, childlike and luscious.

Having said that, despite the computerised warbles, rich Brian Wilson-inspired soundscapes and Sgt. Pepper harmonies, you could still pinpoint the lad's origins.

Released December 5, 2005.