Latest Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals Reviews 
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Various Artists Awaydays
reviewed by Michael Quinn
It was grim up North in the late 70s. This album reflects it.
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Alan Silvestri Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
reviewed by Michael Quinn
There's much to like here in the sheer energy and obvious artistry of the scoring.
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Michael Giacchino Star Trek
reviewed by Michael Quinn
Beam me aboard!
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British Sea Power Man of Aran
reviewed by Jaime Gill
British Sea Power are to be cherished for their originality and daring.
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Trudy Kerr Like Minds
reviewed by Kathryn Shackleton
A surprisingly satisfying listen.
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Melody Gardot My One and Only Thrill
reviewed by Michael Quinn
Now that she's here, she is to be treasured.
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Various Artists Vicky Cristina Barcelona
reviewed by Michael Quinn
One of the most appealing compilation soundtracks of the last few years.
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Various Artists Confessions of a Shopaholic
reviewed by Michael Quinn
Can't wait for Sex and the City II? Not a problem
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David Newman The Spirit
reviewed by Michael Quinn
Collection of sundry cues masquerading as a soundtrack.
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Frank Sinatra Seduction: Sinatra Sings of Love
reviewed by Michael Quinn
Still the most sublime sound America has yet produced.
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Thomas Newman Revolutionary Road
reviewed by Michael Quinn
Another characteristically subtle essay in dislocating musical ambiguity.
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Enya And Winter Came...
reviewed by Dennis O'Dell
It's like curling up in front of a log fire with a glass of your favourite Amontillado.
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Various Artists Magic Moments: The Definitive Burt Bacharach Collection
reviewed by Michael Quinn
One of popular music's most accomplished talents.
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Eartha Kitt Live At Cheltenham Jazz Festival
reviewed by Michael Quinn
They simply don't make them like Eartha Kitt anymore.
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Leon Jackson Right Now
reviewed by Lucy Davies
A truly slick and accomplished debut.
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Carol Kidd Dreamsville
reviewed by Michael Quinn
glowing, finely delivered
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Idina Menzel I Stand
reviewed by Lizzie Ennever
We'll hear Idina-attempts in next year's X Factor auditions…
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Hollywood, Mon Amour Hollywood Mon Amour
reviewed by Michael Quinn
an album that, by rights, shouldn't have worked, but does.
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Various Artists Rocknrolla
reviewed by Sophie Bruce
This is often very cool stuff.
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Danny Elfman Hellboy II
reviewed by Sean Cameron
At its high points Hellboy II: The Golden Army feels like a retread of his better work
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