http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-185-jack-massarik/topic-rss.do Jack Massarik 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-23754822-cds-of-the-week.do Brilliant but bonkers: Shakira releases her third album, She Wolf, and its a lyrical treasure trove. 2009-10-09T11:48:07Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23732716-cds-of-the-week.do Calvin Harris makes music for getting ready to go out, Tinchy Stryder's record is dazzling and The XX have made a great debut. 2009-08-14T14:33:12Z 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-23710065-cds-of-the-week.do Gossip get funky, God Help the Girl tell a wonderful tale and Jack Peñate makes a career-saving left turn 2009-06-19T16:02:26Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23704277-cds-of-the-week.do Little Boots arrives fresh out of Blackpool, Kasabian and The Black Eyed Peas return and Diana Krall sounds more fulfilled. 2009-06-05T11:10:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23687543-cds-of-the-week.do Graham Coxon embraces his acoustic side while Junior Boys produce something subtly complex 2009-05-08T15:23:20Z 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-23590764-cds-of-the-week.do The Killers' third album, Day & Age, is full of catchy pop songs but none that sound like anthems and there are definite hits on Alesha Dixon's record. 2008-11-21T11:42:36Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23577601-cds-of-the-week.do This week our critics review new releases from Pink, Snow Patrol, The Cure and French accordionist Richard Galliano. 2008-10-23T23:00:00Z 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-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/review-23542987-cds-of-the-week.do Pop from The Automatic and Slipknot and some funktastic guests turn out for SMV's new jazz album 2008-08-21T23:00:00Z 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-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-23474406-cds-of-the-week.do Camille undoes preconceptions of French pop, The Breeders release their most accomplished and ambitious album and alto-sax genius Charlie Parker's legacy continues. 2008-04-04T11:27:26Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23426084-cds-and-dvds-of-the-week.do This week's top music releases include a DVD from Amy Winehouse, plenty of pop from Justin Timberlake and moving world music from one of Nigeria's most uncompromising artists. 2007-12-07T11:59:36Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23416407-cds-of-the-week.do This week's top CDs include Jennifer Lopez with some poppy R&B and the sixth album from Welsh rockers Stereophonics. 2007-10-11T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23413155-cds-of-the-week.do This week's new CDs include offerings from PJ Harvey, Ian Brown, Joni Mitchell, world music from Manu Chao and jazz from Paul Booth. 2007-09-21T14:15:49Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23379580-critics-choice-new-years-eve-jazz-gigs.do Jack Massarik picks five groovy jazz gigs to see in the New Year and riff you into 2007. 2006-12-28T11:43:02Z