Reviews

Latest reviews 9-15 November 2009

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• World

  New York – Addis – London: The Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975 Mulatu Astatqé

  
  The most mercurial and accessible figure unearthed by the ongoing Éthiopiques series.

  reviewed by Jon Lusk

• Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals

  The Performance Dame Shirley Bassey

  
  A return to what Bassey does best: sweeping, orchestral overstatement.

  reviewed by Tom Hocknell

  • Radio 2 Album of the Week

• Rock & Indie

  Only Revolutions Biffy Clyro

  
  A likeable collection, showcasing a natural evolution, but hardly essential listening.

  reviewed by Chris Beanland

  • 6 Music Album of the Day

• Jazz & Blues

  The Pursuit Jamie Cullum

  
  His most experimental album to date, with excellent results.

  reviewed by Adrian Edwards

• Rock & Indie

  Wrecking Ball Dead Confederate

  
  Their cinematic scope is allowed to take flight in all its flawed glory.

  reviewed by Stephanie Burkett

• Jazz & Blues

  You Liked Me Five Minutes Ago Fire!

  
  A white-knuckle ride from start to finish.

  reviewed by Sid Smith

• Hip Hop, RnB & Dancehall

  Original Dan Flow Dan

  
  The sound of an MC struggling to keep up with the pace.

  reviewed by Adam Kennedy

• Rock & Indie

  Atone Glorytellers

  
  There’s no real reason why the indie overground couldn’t lap this up.

  reviewed by Noel Gardner

• Dance & Electronica

  Waiting for You King Midas Sound

  
  Heavy with urban dread but awake to the promise of a better life.

  reviewed by Louis Pattison

• Rock & Indie

  Trust in Numbers Lake Heartbeat

  
  Mildly bewitching, the Swedes’ debut album is effortless in its beauty.

  reviewed by Matthew Horton

• Rock & Indie

  Descent Maths

  
  A record that earns its place in the modern hardcore canon with grit and resolve.

  reviewed by Louis Pattison

• Classical

  Run Rabbit Run Osso

  
  An unusual, but not unrewarding, statement of intent.

  reviewed by Rob Crossan

• Dance & Electronica

  The Best Of Space

  
  It’s about time they were recognised as geniuses.

  reviewed by Ian Wade

• Classic Pop & Rock

  The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman Sparks

  
  The story of a maverick creative force – remind you of anyone?

  reviewed by Louis Pattison

• Classical

  Piazzolla and Beyond (London Concertante) Various Artists

  
  A riveting, dramatic, and even sexy listen.

  reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

• Pop & Chart

  Reality Killed the Video Star Robbie Williams

  
  The ego has landed, again, but he’s a lot more endearing this time around.

  reviewed by Mike Diver

  • Radio 2 Album of the Week