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David Arnold: the Bond maestro proves he’s also a vocal star
The leading film and TV composer, who has scored five 007 films, entertained with a tremendously fun debut solo concert at the Lafayette
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Ed Sheeran, Royal Albert Hall, review: Britain’s reigning global superstar is genuinely astonishing
The world’s favourite busker reminds sceptics that he has the songcraft and charisma to bring any audience with him
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Dolly Parton, Rockstar, review: full rhinestone rock, with a touch of Judas Priest
The queen of country’s rock record may sound like overblown karaoke, but Parton’s got the vocal chops – and a sparkling guest list to boot
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The greatest 10 cultural works which celebrate the working class
From Dickens to The Specials, a new book suggests pupils study working-class culture. These are uplifting classics they should start with
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Cliff Richard, Hammersmith Apollo, review: Ageless rock and roll idol is unchanged from his prime
The octogenarian can still move it and groove it and after 65 years in the music industry it’s astonishing and inspiring to see
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Van Morrison, Accentuate the Positive: upmarket pub rock from a man still capable of so much more
The great Northern Irishman here serves up an album of rock’n’roll covers – it’s fun, but adds little of interest to his incredible canon
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The Beatles, Now and Then, review: a loving but dreary attempt to recapture the magic
Though it is thrilling to hear John Lennon’s voice again, the Fab Four’s sweet ‘final’ song should be the last scrape of the Beatles barrel
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The Kills: this talented duo could have been huge – but they decided to be cool instead
Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince keep glamorous company and could be bigger stars – but the pair seem to relish their underground status
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Cantona Sings Eric: He seems to think he’s a Gallic Leonard Cohen. He’s not
Singing his own obscure songs, the former football star delighted the Manchester crowd, but his charisma was more robust than his musicality
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Are Taylor Swift’s new songs a comment on her relationship with Harry Styles?
1989 (Taylor's Version) is an impeccable remake of her best album – and her five new tracks reflect the original's themes in intriguing ways
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Britney Spears’s memoir is the most sickening tale in modern pop
In The Woman in Me, the teen-pop princess accuses a litany of men of mistreating her, and a whole industry of profiting from her loss
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The Rolling Stones, Hackney Diamonds, review: a raucous and dirty modern rock classic
Jam-packed with Jagger swagger, this crisp and thrilling album is the Stones sounding as good as they did in the 1970s
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The Last Dinner Party: this all-girl group will soon be your new favourite band
The rebellious glam goth quintet are a cross between Sparks, Roxy Music, Kate Bush and Arcade Fire – and rock's next big thing
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How Bob Dylan wrote his greatest lyrics – the inside story
A new book reveals Dylan’s enigmatic creative process, including draft lyrics and annotations, inspirational objects and private possessions
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Madonna, Celebration Tour: The star has never looked more alive
Following her health scare, Madonna kicked off the first night of her Celebration Tour in London with edgy charisma and her greatest hits
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How the provocative Madonna paved the way for wholesome Taylor Swift
One is demure and family-friendly, the other is controversial and nobody’s friend. Yet the finest pop stars of our time have much in common
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