Latest reviews 16-22 November 2009 
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Before I Self Destruct 50 Cent
50 has said all this before, better, but that won’t put off his legion of fans.reviewed by Louis Pattison
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The Amazing The Amazing
A rich and colourful record featuring members of Swedish prog-rockers Dungen.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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Við Og Við Ólöf Arnalds
Iceland has another fine musical export to help boost its economy.reviewed by Chris Parkin
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Acoustic at Olympic Studios Asobi Seksu
They minimise their songs while infusing them with a new clarity.reviewed by Melissa Bradshaw
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Thunderclap Spring Pascal Babare
An auspicious debut with the sense of a pull toward cult greatness.reviewed by Alex Tudor
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The Audacity of Hype Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School Of Medicine
Biafra has assembled another invigorating public service broadcast.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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When the Devil’s Loose A.A. Bondy
A triumph of restraint and simple songwriting talent.reviewed by James Skinner
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Insects Breed 77
The increased variance in their play should attract fans anew.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
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Live at the El Mocambo Elvis Costello
Pop’s angriest man caught live in 1978.reviewed by Paul Lester
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A Christopher Cross Christmas Christopher Cross
A seasonal soft-rock set from the one-time Pink Floyd beater.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Tapestries for Small Orchestra Bill Dixon
Those prepared to meet Dixon's music halfway will reap significant rewards.reviewed by Bill Tilland
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Ride Slow Gentle Friendly
There is little precedent for what's on display here.reviewed by Rob Webb
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Relive Paul Haig
Pioneering Scottish indie-funkster issues third album in two years.reviewed by Paul Lester
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Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
The Fall Norah Jones
An album’s worth of Jones’ luxuriance is somewhat rough going.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
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Echo Leona Lewis
Leona’s second album features collaborations with Justin Timberlake and OneRepublic.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Seek Magic Memory Tapes
Pencil him in as delivering a future album of the year, now.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Walking Off the Map Pete Molinari
This re-issued debut comes off as a devoted fan’s tribute album to his heroes.reviewed by Chris Lo
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Against All Odds N-Dubz
An honest, authentic audio document of contemporary teenage Britain.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Phantom Limb Phantom Limb
A natural marriage between soulful vocals and the classic sounds of Muscle Shoals.reviewed by Andy Fyfe
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Chimeric Radian
Their first album for five years is something of a minor triumph.reviewed by David Sheppard
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Blues Vignette Gwilym Simcock
More time and less hype would serve Simcock’s cause well.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
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Keep Calm and Carry On Stereophonics
Enough to sustain any fan’s biennial fix of Cwmaman rock.reviewed by Will Dean
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Live at the Paradox Sun Ra Arkestra
2008 performance from the late extra-terrestrial jazz legend’s loyal sidemen.reviewed by Stevie Chick
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Them Crooked Vultures Them Crooked Vultures
A funny, powerful and edgy debut from new supergroup on the block.reviewed by David Quantick
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Shame Trash Talk
A solid genre piece, but not a standout example of the hardcore punk artform.reviewed by Ben Patashnik
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BiRd-BrAiNs tUnE-YaRdS
The lush tapestry Garbus weaves is one that’s entirely her own.reviewed by Charles Ubaghs
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Panama! 3 - Calypso Panameño, Guajira Jazz & Cumbia Típica on the Isthmus 1960-75 Various Artists
An endearing collection of music, supported by fascinating notes and photos.reviewed by Jon Lusk
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Rough Trade Shops – Indiepop 09 Various Artists
An attractive and engaging postcard from the indie underground.reviewed by Mike Diver
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