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Second album from Bristol-based rock-dance crew

Strong return for the veteran techno-poppers, now slimmed down to a duo

Narrative 10-song cycle about a fictional clan is Young's best work in a while

Arguably (though there's no debate among the voices in this listener's head) the best album of 2001, Asleep In The Back must have been a tough (and tender) act to follow. Partly because the Lancashire-based band had around 10 years to write, record and re-record that debut, navigating a route through various music biz mazes. Required to deliver a follow-up with unaccustomed haste after gold discs, rave reviews and sold-out US tours, Elbow initially froze. "It was like rolling a boulder up a hill", Guy Garvey's said. They took a break, reflected, reconvened.

Career retrospective including work with The Deviants and solo outings

Brilliant collection of contemporary dub instrumentals

Soulful blood steps into the evolution and creativity bag

Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu play secret agents who start out on opposite sides, then realise they should be allies. The script and plot barely make it out of the first dimension, the stunts are contrived and irritating and one can only assume the stars were blackmailed into taking part. A strong contender for worst movie of the year.

Lively debut from British post-rockers

Dublin-based quartet with Gemma Hayes, Frames and Mundy associations release second disc