http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-186-simon-broughton/topic-rss.do Simon Broughton 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-23740354-cds-of-the-week.do Jamie T's new album is witty, gritty and well worth the wait and Charlie Wilson is, in many ways, a musical throwback. 2009-09-04T10:24:52Z 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-23692961-cds-of-the-week.do Eminem returns and he's back on form, Green Day produce a post-Bush rock opera and the Manic Street Preachers get old-fashioned. 2009-05-15T15:42:30Z 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-23680632-cds-of-the-week.do Bob Dylan returns with his 33rd studio album, The Enemy reinvent themselves as rock gods and the Handsome Family get mellow. 2009-04-24T15:10:05Z 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-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-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-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/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/review-23454688-cds-of-the-week.do Our reviewers give their opinions on the latest offerings from Elbow, We are Scientists, Van Morrison, Barb Jungr and African Scream Contest. 2008-03-14T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23445316-cds-of-the-week.do Erykah Badu returns with a record that could signpost the future for black American music and an album of timeless soul sounds from Duffy. 2008-02-29T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23437958-cds-of-the-week.do A welcome treat from Goldfrapp, The Feeling up their game on new album Join With Us, and perfect pop from Nada Surf. 2008-02-18T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23435295-cds-of-the-week.do Hot Chip return with a deliciously giddy new album and sleep inducing stuff from Jack Johnson in this week's top CDs. 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23434168-cds-of-the-week.do Great tunes from indie rockers Vampire Weekend, and a much-hyped debut album from Adele Adkins are among the CDs of the week. 2008-01-25T00:00:00Z 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/review-23380561-cds-of-the-week.do The Frames capture their live intensity, 13 proves to be a lucky number for Julie Feeney and Gruff Rhys has sweet success with his most eclectic solo project so far. 2007-01-05T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23375771-cds-of-the-week.do Take That are back with polite, mature pop, Jay-Z delivers his eighth studio album and a double-disc retrospective marks the 10th anniversary of Ronnie Scott's death. 2006-11-24T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23372299-cds-of-the-week.do Songbird showcases Willie Nelson's tough, delicate tones, the first Who album in 24 years is released and Make Believe lacks a certain spark. 2006-10-26T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23366977-this-weeks-new-cds.do The Scissor Sisters new album is big, bright, bold - and gay, Mates of State's Bring It Back is well worth seeking out and Darkel's first outing is super cool. 2006-09-14T23:00:00Z