Albums
Ice Cube - Laugh Now, Cry Later (Virgin)
Embarrassingly weak album from the mighty Cube, yet somehow you can’t help but like it.
Beenie Man - Undisputed (Virgin)
As expected from a major-league dancehall star, there are loads of hideous R&B touches across this record, but get over them and there’s a lot to enjoy.
The Black Keys - Magic Portion (V2)
Ohio’s Black Keys are still working to a ‘if it ain’t broke…’ blues rock formula and they’re still coming up with strong results.
Basement Jaxx - Crazy Itch Radio (XL)
Perfectly fine if you like the Jaxx’s brand of zany dance pop.
The Rapture - Pieces Of The People We Love (Vertigo/Mercury)
The Rapture always came across as being a deeply annoying band, and not just because of that Robert Smith-like shrill voice of Luke’s.
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy - The Letting Go (Domino)
Another quality offering from the prolific and charismatic Will Oldham, easily the most gifted of the so-called ‘lo-fi’ folky dudes.
