Reviews
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2013-03-09
The Next Day David Bowie
A triumphant, almost defiant, return – innovative, dark, bold and creative.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-03-02
Graffiti on the Train Stereophonics
A relaxed eighth album from Kelly Jones and company.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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2013-02-23
Girl Who Got Away Dido
Dido’s fourth album is both familiar and surprising, taking some unexpected turns.reviewed by Nick Levine
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Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
2013-02-16
All That Echoes Josh Groban
The LA singer’s voice remains an undeniably rich and powerful instrument.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2013-02-09
Fire It Up Joe Cocker
Cocker’s an oddly innocuous voice on an album too smooth to really impress.reviewed by Sid Smith
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2013-02-02
I Belong to You Emilia Mitiku
Patchy comeback collection from the Big Big World singer.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2013-01-26
In Time The Mavericks
Their first album for 10 years is more than a purely perfunctory comeback.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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2013-01-19
Tales of Flying and Falling Ben Montague
Kentish singer’s second crack at a music career may lead to rich rewards.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2013-01-12
The Trevor Nelson Collection Various Artists
Authoritatively compiled 60-track collection of RnB classics.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
2013-01-05
Les Misérables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Claude-Michel Schönberg
A partial victory, and one buoyed by some outstanding surprise turns.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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2012-12-15
On This Winter’s Night Lady Antebellum
A nice little stocking filler for the country lovin' type.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2012-12-08
Merry Christmas, Baby Rod Stewart
Rod’s first festive collection finds the crooner on fine fireside form.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-12-01
The Very Best of Neil Diamond: The Original Studio Recordings Neil Diamond
Offers more than a whistle-stop tour of the hits.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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2012-11-24
Right Place Right Time Olly Murs
Knowingly titled, impossibly bouncy and genuinely likeable.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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Easy Listening, Soundtracks & Musicals
2012-11-17
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds – The New Generation Jeff Wayne
This new recording, with a new cast, packs a hefty wallop.reviewed by Adrian Edwards
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2012-11-10
Sunken Condos Donald Fagen
Relaxed of groove but certainly sophisticated, this is Fagen on form.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2012-11-03
American Soul Mick Hucknall
Please, don’t let him be misunderstood…reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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2012-10-27
Take the Crown Robbie Williams
This ninth album finds Robbie sounding rather too serious, rather too often.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
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2012-10-20
Company Andy Burrows
A third solo set which slowly unfurls its dreamy charms.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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2012-10-13
Glassheart Leona Lewis
Leona’s latest largely plays up to expectations.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine