Latest Reviews 21-27 March 2011 

When Ronan Met BurtRonan Keating & Burt Bacharach
A collaboration that clicks, with several excellent and endearing versions.reviewed by Adrian Edwards

InterplayJohn Foxx and the Maths
An album which easily equals the high points of Foxx’s rich back catalogue.reviewed by John Doran

AnglesThe Strokes
Prepare to be smitten all over again, as the NYC outfit release a brilliant fourth album.reviewed by Mike Diver

All You Need Is Now Duran Duran
The best Duran Duran album for 18 years.reviewed by Tom Hocknell

CredoThe Human League
Better than it has any right to be, but far from an essential addition to their catalogue.reviewed by Tom Hocknell

F.A.M.E.Chris Brown
Brown can sell a club-pop tune like M&S can sell a tuna mayo sarniereviewed by Nick Levine

Killer Love Nicole Scherzinger
A dominating performance from Scherzinger powers this delayed debut.reviewed by Alex Macpherson

Thank You, Happy BirthdayCage the Elephant
A catchy US hit that’s not afraid to offend mainstream sensibilities.reviewed by Mark Beaumont

The Impossible Song & Other SongsRoddy Woomble
Idlewild singer’s cosy, contented second solo effort.reviewed by Johnny Sharp

The Sleepwalking SocietyNostalgia 77
A confident fourth solo album from prolific producer Benedic Lamdin.reviewed by Colin Buttimer

Comme un Boomerang: Best Of Gainsbourg Serge Gainsbourg
There’s a great deal of stunning pop across these 47 tracks.reviewed by Andrew Mueller

Live Forever Bob Marley & The Wailers
Marley’s final live performance is a strangely saddening listen.reviewed by David Katz

Awesome as F**kGreen Day
Latest live release from snotty punks turned stadium-rock royalty.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence

Live on I-5Soundgarden
Great live album from the reformed rockers’ 1996 US tour.reviewed by Greg Moffitt

House of BalloonsThe Weeknd
A startling debut from a young Canadian RnB artist with huge potential.reviewed by Mike Diver

Hope StKassidy
Packed with joyous choruses that worm their way into your memory.reviewed by Mike Haydock

Dreams of FlyingKimmie Rhodes
A great performer in her prime, capable of really special work.reviewed by Sid Smith