The latest releases reviewed

ARCTIC MONKEYS Leave Before the Lights Go Down Domino ****

There have been some murmurings along the lines of, "'Oo the f*** are Arctic Monkeys, anyway?". Here's a reminder of exactly why they're the name everybody's talking about over their PG Tips, another killer tune about nefarious goings-on under cover of the night.

BLIZZARDS Miss Fantasia Peaches Universal *****

The best thing out of Mullingar since Joe Dolan, Blizzards tone down their ska proclivities for this fab rock tune about a toyshop that sells more than just Barbie dolls. The chorus alone will have you ooh-ing and aah-ing with orgasmic pleasure (down with this sort of thing - Father Ted).

KEANE Crystal Ball Island **

Looking into my crystal ball, I see Keane selling records by the truckload, and this song effortlessly hitting Top 10 (uncanny, eh?). I also see Tom Chaplin demanding his own plane, his own hotel floor and his own stage separate from the other two. At least the money will make it all the more bearable.

ALESHA Lipstick Polydor ****

The former Mis-Teeq member gets out the Revlon and gives it lots of lip in this glossy, irresistible solo debut. Should easily wipe the pout off Beyoncé's boatrace.

MYSLOVITZ Miec czy Biec Fifa Records ***

Poland's biggest rock band have realised that half their fanbase has moved to Ireland, so it's time to bring their rock-solid sound over here. The title translates as "To Have or to Be"; there's also an English language B-side, a cover of Black's Wonderful Life.

CHAMILLIONAIRE Ridin' feat Krayzie Bone Island ***

The mixtape master from Houston is ready for take-off, and this sleek, rollin' tune has already topped the US charts. Sounds like Cham will soon be changing his name to Chabillionaire.

Beyoncé déjà vu feat Jay-Z Sony BMG **

Beyoncé bounces back with a jazzed-up tune about history repeating, and look - here's Hova himself, back from retirement to add a languid rap to the proceedings. I guess the old rapper missed all that booty.