ADRIAN THRILLS: Yes, there's life in the old Bob yet

BOB DYLAN: Rough And Rowdy Ways Verdict: A giant at the top of his game Rating: The biggest names in rock have been busy during lockdown. Recent single False Prophet remodels an obscure 12-bar blues tune by Florida singer Billy ‘The Kid’ Emerson, and its lyrics include references to the rockabilly hits Hello Mary Lou and Miss Pearl. An album of new songs from the master storyteller at 79 proves his timeless ability He remains wilfully enigmatic, daring fans to pin him down on I Contain Multitudes by declaring himself ‘a man of contradictions’ who drives fast cars, eats fast food and carries pistols. JOHN LEGEND: Bigger Love Verdict: Soulful return Rating: John Legend has branched out since emerging as a singer in thrall to R&B’s soul and gospel roots, and new album Bigger Love finds the Ohio piano man toying with our perceptions by embracing jazz, doo-wop and — with the help of guitarist Gary Clark Jr. — heavy blues. John Legend makes an eagerly anticipated and soulful return with the release of Bigger Love PHOEBE BRIDGERS: Punisher Verdict: Life lessons from rising star Pasadena singer Phoebe Bridgers assembles a strong cast of indie-rock luminaries on new album Punisher, reuniting with her all-girl trio Boygenius on two tracks and working with Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner.