http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-158-david-smyth/topic-rss.do David Smyth RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23772352-cds-of-the-week-rihanna-lady-gaga-and-50-cent.do What our critics made of Rihanna, Lady Gaga and 50 Cent's new album. 2009-11-20T11:29:14Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23729575-cds-of-the-week.do James Yorkston's Folk Songs gets stronger as it goes on and Joshua Radin's record needs a little more substance. 2009-08-07T10:31:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23684628-cds-of-the-week.do The Horrors expand their repertoire, Peaches gets focused and Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band set off on a new adventure. 2009-05-01T14:59:31Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23677528-cds-of-the-week.do Depeche Mode are still an unstoppable force of nature, Noisettes are breezy and hollow and Andy Sheppard can't resist funny noises. 2009-04-17T14:09:25Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23665249-cds-of-the-week.do Pet Shop Boys are having a far-from-fruitful century, Chris Cornell releases Scream and Gareth Williams leads his Power Trio. 2009-03-20T17:02:28Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23648202-cds-of-the-week.do The Prodigy's new record almost works, Matt Duke's album is nice but won't change the world and Oumou Sagare is empowering. 2009-02-20T10:33:24Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23641719-cds-of-the-week.do Morrissey has lost his swagger in Years of Refusal, Empire of the Sun's record is glossy electric pop and Tim Garland takes risks. 2009-02-13T11:57:08Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23632207-cds-of-the-week.do The View's latest has the swagger of those who already have a number one album tucked into their filthy jeans and Janet Mason's record has clever themes. 2009-01-30T14:51:46Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23615819-cds-of-the-week.do Animal Collective begin 2009 with a strong start, Lady Gaga offers an alternative to Gwen Stefani and smoky-voiced Cesaria Evora is a lyrical maverick. 2009-01-09T10:05:34Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23594294-cds-of-the-week.do Take That continue to soar, Kanye West does pop and Britney Spears is back with a record it's hard to care about. 2008-11-28T11:35:18Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23571233-cds-of-the-week.do Credit to Keane for going a bit silly on their third album, Kaiser Chiefs still haven't peaked and Ray Lamontagne proves he is a true romantic. 2008-10-10T14:43:30Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23557795-cds-of-the-week.do If the Americans don't fall in love with Kings of Leon this time, they never will. But it's easy to fall out of love with Katy Perry. 2008-09-19T14:49:35Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23551398-cds-of-the-week.do Joan Baez continues to keep her hand in with protest songs, Metallica won't gain new fans and Glasvegas bring out the debut album of the year. 2008-09-05T12:03:36Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23524845-cds-of-the-week.do Natty's music is a cheerful affair, there are some memorable moments on Conor Oberst's record and ABC are back. 2008-08-01T13:52:21Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23515132-cds-of-the-week.do The Hold Steady boost their bar-room rowdiness and Carla Bruni's record is pleasant, unremarkable and schmaltzy. 2008-07-11T10:00:15Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23508406-cds-of-the-week.do Beck's new record is worth staying up all night for, Black Kids' time may come and Mike Walker releases a Mancunian masterpiece. 2008-07-04T09:29:33Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23501508-cds-of-the-week.do The Subways harmonise well but nothing stands out as the song to take them to the next level and Dirty Pretty Things need a bigger budget. 2008-06-27T10:35:59Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23485291-cds-of-the-week.do Green Day are back under pseudonym Foxboro Hot Tubs; making retro, carefree garage rock, The Tom Richards Orchestra is a gentle giant and The Ting Tings release their debut. 2008-05-16T11:14:47Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23480319-cds-of-the-week.do Madonna is the most fearless she's been in years, perseverance will be rewarded for the latest Portishead album and it’s a wild ride with Courtney Pine. 2008-04-25T10:32:57Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23437968-off-the-record.do David Smyth takes a trip to BRIT School, considers the line-up for Massive Attack's Meltdown and checks out what's new on the net. 2008-02-15T12:08:14Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23427626-off-the-record.do David Smyth throws his spotlight on the 02 Arena, as London's least loved building has rapidly become the world's leading concert venue. 2007-12-14T11:07:34Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23416392-off-the-record.do David Smyth takes a look at a new live music venue opening in New Cross and checks out what's new on the net. 2007-10-12T09:36:03Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23409627-off-the-record.do David Smyth meets family rock n' roll band Kitty, Daisy & Lewis ahead of their imminent spot at Bestival next weekend. 2007-08-24T09:43:28Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23404138-off-the-record-david-smyth.do David Smyth questions the wisdom of Rough Trade Records opening the biggest store in its 30-year history 2007-07-12T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23393288-critics-choice-top-5-gigs.do Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice. 2007-04-20T09:35:22Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23393289-critics-choice-top-5-gigs.do Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice. 2007-04-20T09:46:32Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23374783-downloads-of-the-week.do David Smyth casts his critical eye over the best new music on the web and unearths a gem from Take That's new album. 2006-11-17T12:36:57Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23369840-the-hottest-new-downloads.do From country music via Tom Waits and a new singer-songwriter to a site that's more indie than indie, David Smyth checks out the week's best downloads. 2006-10-05T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23364310-cds-of-the-week.do Amp Fiddler's variety and smooth production are let down by his songwriting skills but his album still may be worth a look. Plus reviews of CDs from Kasabian and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. 2006-08-25T11:05:27Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23364311-downloads.do David Smyth rounds up a selection of the best downloads this week, from an exclusive Beach Boys digital box set on iTunes to a sneak preview of Justin Timberlake's forthcoming album. 2006-08-25T11:32:30Z