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CRAIG DAVID / Following My Intuition

AFTER a few years in the wilderness, Craig re-rewinds his career by teaming up with songwriters who grew up idolising 7 Days et al. It makes for tropical house, Rudimental-style bangers and a singer who’s loving life again.

Reckon Craig’s back to his turn-of-the-century best? Use your intuition and check this new album to find out.

SLAVES / Take Control

„„„ THE rowdy duo get former Beastie Boys rapper Mike D in as producer, but the shouty formula remains the same. Lacking anything as catchy as old hit Sockets, it’s a bit samey. But for short, sharp bursts of punk aggro, the title track and Lies do the job.