Confirms that Tennant and Lowe have always been songwriters first and pop stars second. more...

A charming and occasionally moving record full of care and polish, effort and grace. more...

The most versatile and glitteringly brilliant pop band of our new millennium. more...

Intelligent, ambitious and brilliantly realised, Born to Die defies any backlash. more...

Part of a crowd rather than a true Maverick, this singer nevertheless charms in measures. more...

A decent debut from the Spanish singer, but one unlikely to linger in the memory. more...

Fans already know they’re going to love this; those unmoved by Bublé in the past, won’t. more...

A band with a seemingly effortless knack for a pop hook. more...

Revels in its approachable, unashamed pop goodness. more...

A dignified reminder of Winehouse’s talent – but what more could she have achieved? more...

An impressive debut album with the focus firmly on Ferguson's great voice. more...

As much of a nuisance as a neighbour’s car alarm blaring away at 3am. more...

No more cartooning around from Damon Albarn. more...

Offers enough revelations to suggest the original album is worth revisiting. more...

A debut full of quirkiness, sophistication and well-written tunes. more...

Drearily sexual lyricism over showy but shallow production dominates RiRi’s sixth LP. more...

An album of two halves – even if its better one is something of a grab-bag of club cuts. more...

The curtain is finally closing for real – no more key changes, no more stools. more...

Danish singer is great at borrowing from modern pop, though less so at being herself. more...

There’s a decent pick'n'mix of ear candy on the boys’ third album. more...