Latest Reviews 22-28 November 2010 
Living Proof Buddy Guy
The Chicago legend has released what is surely the blues album of the year.reviewed by Robin Denselow
Tradi-Mods Vs. Rockers: Alternative Takes on CongotronicsVarious Artists
A seamless and quite brilliant example of new-frontier pop.reviewed by Chris Parkin
Christiania Napoleon IIIrd
This is a voice which yearns and needs to be heard – and it warrants it, too.reviewed by Luke Slater
No Name No ColorMiddle Class Rut
An impressive coherency is on display across this debut long-play set.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
Live from the Royal Albert HallJoe Bonamassa
He deftly shunts between cathartic blow-outs and sensitive washes of melodic emotion.reviewed by Martin Longley
The Crown Prince of Reggae – Singles 1972-1985Dennis Brown
Forty tracks from Bob Marley’s favourite singer, plus a live DVD.reviewed by Angus Taylor
Metal Survival KitVarious Artists
A label whose pestilential back catalogue has never been more relevant.reviewed by Alex Deller
Memories of YouBette Midler
American standards delivered with Midler’s characteristic charm.reviewed by Adrian Edwards
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys My Chemical Romance
The New Jersey rockers combine elements of the past to create something truly unique.reviewed by Mike Haydock
GravityWestlife
Album 11 is the musical equivalent of greetings-card copy.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
Timeless – Suite for Ma DukesMiguel Atwood-Ferguson
“The greatest” hip hop producer’s work translated for a 60-piece orchestra.reviewed by Louis Pattison
Pink FridayNicki Minaj
When she’s on fire nobody in hip hop can extinguish her talents.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
The RajPanjabi MC
The UK producer’s 10th studio album stamps his authority over his peers.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar
Illuminations Josh Groban
His magnificent tone and supple range shines thanks to Rick Rubin’s production.reviewed by Chris Lo
Outta This WorldJLS
A bold affirmation of JLS’s arrival as a pop force.reviewed by Ian Wade
My Beautiful Dark Twisted FantasyKanye West
Kayne’s dark days have produced an album of awe-inspiring design.reviewed by Stephen Kelly
Make the LightKate Rusby
Rusby’s first disc of all-original songs is perfectly assured.reviewed by Jon Lusk
La VoceRussell Watson
An attractive ninth album from the returning British tenor.reviewed by Adrian Edwards
Broken Dreams ClubGirls
Six-track EP closes with an exhilarating taster of things to come.reviewed by Camilla Pia
Blow Your Head: Diplo Presents Dubstep Diplo
Blow Your Head proves dubstep’s commercial and underground tribes can still intermingle.reviewed by Louis Pattison
Penthouse and Pavement: Collectors EditionHeaven 17
A fascinating insight into the remarkably rapid development of a genre.reviewed by Mike Diver
Your MercuryTeeth of the Sea
Album two finds the north Londoners dwarfing their contemporaries.reviewed by Ian Wade
Live in LondonRegina Spektor
The sweet and spellbinding performer releases a colourful audio-visual package.reviewed by Mark Beaumont
Sandy Denny Sandy Denny
She merits inclusion among the all-time greats.reviewed by Colin Irwin
Silver Pony Cassandra Wilson
Wilson’s vein of excellent form continues with this fine live set.reviewed by John Eyles
Messa Da Requiem (feat. conductor: Riccardo Mutti; Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Chicago Symphony Chorus)Giuseppe Verdi
Muti and company tackle the work confidently, and with vim to spare.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Piano Concertos 22 and 25 (feat. piano: David Fray; conductor: Jaap van Zweden; Philharmonia Orchestra)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A recommended release, recorded with clarity and natural balance.reviewed by Graham Rogers
