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Time bomb in a ballgown

David Smyth — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:29:07 GMT

Lily Allen proves her staying power with an album of big, sunny pop songs

David Smyth — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:18:10 GMT

Africa Express was the jewel in the crown of a restlessly creative season The Electric Proms Various venues, London and Liverpool

David Smyth — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

After more than 40 years of experimentation, Robert Wyatt's unique sound is more accessible than ever before

David Smyth — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Music now blares through every public space - but sound art reminds us how precious our hearing really is

David Smyth — Mon, 28 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Release the Stars Rufus Wainwright Geffen

David Smyth — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Cassadaga Bright Eyes Universal/Polydor

David Smyth — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The Weirdness The Stooges Virgin

David Smyth — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A generation of "firework bands" has exploded into the charts. But will the music industry allow them time to develop?

David Smyth — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The Good, the Bad and the Queen The Good, the Bad and the Queen Parlophone

David Smyth — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The most fun to be had this year was in the hyperactive presence of the Brazilian sextet