Latest Reviews 8-14 November 2010 
Genius: The Ultimate CollectionRay Charles
An uncomplicated package for the uninitiated.reviewed by Martin Longley
Live at the Purcell RoomKeith and Julie Tippett
There’s an astonishing level of telepathic interplay in this serpentine improvisation.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
FünfVarious Artists
A label truly worth celebrating marks its fifth anniversary in style.reviewed by Chris Power
At Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987Dio
A great souvenir of Dio’s halcyon days and a fitting tribute to a true legend.reviewed by Greg Moffitt
Winner Stays OnRoll Deep
The underground grime crew have turned into a potent pop force.reviewed by Louis Pattison
See My FriendsRay Davies
These all-star gatherings are more fun for the artists than the listener.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
The GiftSusan Boyle
A predictably comforting affair comprising seasonal standards and classic covers.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
New LoveFormer Ghosts
Slow-buzzing synths and dry beats which are right on the electro-goth trend.reviewed by Alex Tudor
Here in the Golden RaysHaight-Ashbury
A short-term delight which sets its makers in good stead for a winning sequel.reviewed by Mike Diver
WYWHThe Concretes
The Swedes have produced the best album of their career to date.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
The Heart of the NightlifeKisses
Sugar-coated melancholy runs unabashed through the LA duo’s debut.reviewed by Laura Snapes
The Hits Collection – Volume OneJay-Z
Every single track is essential to a story that shows no sign of stopping.reviewed by Mike Diver
The Lady KillerCee-Lo
Callaway has crafted his finest Cee-Lo long-player yet.reviewed by Mike Diver
The ConstantI Blame Coco
Full of youthful enthusiasm and scampering idea-cramming.reviewed by Sarah Bee
Sound Affects: Deluxe EditionThe Jam
The best Jam album ever according to Weller celebrates its 30th.reviewed by Lou Thomas
Pinkerton (Deluxe Edition)Weezer
Brilliant pop, effervescent and evergreen, but seriously bruised.reviewed by Mike Diver
Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. RagerKid Cudi
A disappointing sequel despite Cudi’s innovative tendencies.reviewed by Greg Cochrane
Death to False MetalWeezer
Compilations of lost songs are not supposed to hang together this well.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
Bo NingenBo Ningen
Guitars that shout at the moon, drums that boom like asteroids playing bumper-cars.reviewed by Mike Diver
The Voice of Lightness, Volume 2Tabu Ley Rochereau
Meticulously annotated two-CD set from one of Africa’s most popular performers.reviewed by Jon Lusk
Some Kind of TroubleJames Blunt
The melodies haven’t gone AWOL, but this isn’t an advance from Captain Blunt.reviewed by Matthew Horton
Coals to Newcastle Orange Juice
Seven-disc box set from seminal Scottish indie band.reviewed by Paul Lester
Symphonie No.3 avec “Orgue”; Concerto pour Piano No.4 (feat. organ: Daniel Roth; piano: Jean-François Heisser; Les Siècles/François-Xavier Roth)Camille Saint-Saëns
Worth cherishing for its fine Organ Symphony.reviewed by Andrew Mellor
Stabat Mater Gioachino Rossini
A splendid new account of Rossini’s dramatic, art-defining work.reviewed by Graham Rogers
InsatiableNadine Coyle
The Girls Aloud singer’s debut is lively and enjoyable in lots of ways.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
