Latest Reviews 2-8 August 2010 

DabanggSajid-Wajid
A quality, box-checking soundtrack featuring some of the pair’s best work to date.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar

The SuburbsArcade Fire
A complex, captivating work that retains its magic and mystery several plays later.reviewed by Mike Diver

GiantsChicane
Pleasant to be around but not much of a distraction, this has its place.reviewed by Matthew Horton

Understanding MusicAC Acoustics
Glasgow band’s excellent third LP reissued on its tenth anniversary.reviewed by Mike Diver

Transit TransitAutolux
Full of implausible leaps of imagination normally reserved for dreams.reviewed by Paul Clarke

MinesMenomena
This time Menomena take aim for the heart as well as the head.reviewed by Chris Lo

Crazy for YouBest Coast
Winning melodies, vivid choruses, memorable hooks and lyrics to make your heart hiccup.reviewed by Stevie Chick

King of the BeachWavves
San Diego scuzz-rocker overcomes his demons in mesmerising style.reviewed by Camilla Pia

Twist Your Soul – The Definitive CollectionJames Chance
Two-disc retrospective of scabrous No Wave figure’s searing jazz-punk contortions.reviewed by Stevie Chick

Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3El-P
This could represent the greatest thinking man’s beat tape of all time.reviewed by Adam Kennedy

Violent SohoViolent Soho
Scales the energetic highs that made Mudhoney and Nirvana so exhilarating.reviewed by Greg Moffitt

Side ShowThe Burns Unit
A little wonder that’s considerably more than the sum of its admittedly excellent parts.reviewed by Mike Diver

CroweologyThe Black Crowes
A veritable trove of delights for fans of the multi-million-selling veteran rockers.reviewed by Ben Patashnik

Sipple Out Deh: The Black Ark YearsLee 'Scratch' Perry & Friends
Perry’s intuitively creative personality permeates every one of the collection's 44 songs.reviewed by Martin Longley