Sam Wolfson
It showcases Solange’s experimentation at its best, but is only a prelude to a full album in 2013.
13y
Like all the great British pop records of the past five years, ‘Devotion’ combines the present and the past to make a record that sounds both contemporary and timeless.
13y
Nadine's solo effort harks back to the days before auto-tune but can't hold a candle to Girls Aloud.
10y
The real Slim Shady is standing once more, and his return to form is all the more convincing for its honesty.
15y
Ben Drew’s shift to conceptual Motown is surprisingly snazzy, but we still like him best scary.
15y
It's a stunning record, a must-have even, but it fails to turn musical excellence into cultural significance and may end up being played in branches of Borders rather than in bedrooms everywhere.
8y
It's rare for a record to promise longevity on first listen but Marling's songs have a devastating beauty that may prove timeless.
8y
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