Music reviews: Pixie Lott and more

When The Sun Goes Down, Selena Gomez and The Scene
Why on earth is Selena Gomez dressed up like a 20s flapper? A possible reason for the art-deco cover is the mature feel from the pop tween - and tracks like Who Says and Bang Bang Bang certainly feel like a grown-up effort from the star who's usually associated with all things Disney. The standout track is Whiplash, which it's been reported was actually written for Britney. Far from sounding like Britney's sloppy seconds though, Selena comes into her popstar own here with infectious hooks and catchy lyrics across the whole album.
Dh60, Virgin Megastores

Killer Sounds, Hard Fi
This recent release should silence critics who scream that "guitar music is dead". After two chart- topping albums, their third offering is set to be a veritable hit too. The anthemic Good For Nothing opens the album, and from there on in you know it's going to be full of strong beats and brazen guitars. Tracks like Fire In The House and Give It Up will catch the attention of Hard Fi newbies, who will then need ironclad willpower to resist listening to the entire album. While some tracks feel like they didn't make the cut on previous releases (Excitement for one), the album will please those looking for some top-quality indie.
Dh60, Virgin Megastores

Lola's New World Classic
In an age that's obsessed with anything retro and vintage, this album is the perfect soundtrack. A blend of old-school and novelty hits, reworked by DJing supremo, Gülbahar Kültür, the double CD compilation is divided into two albums, CD one follow a ‘timeless' theme, and tracks like Jazzamor's version of the Bill Withers hit Ain't No Sunshine and James Brown's It's A Man's World by Natacha Atlas are about as timeless as they come. CD two is all about ‘memories', and hits like Banda Brasileira's divine take on I Heard It Through the Grapevine is the perfect choice.
Dh110, Virgin Megastores

Young Foolish Happy, Pixie Lott
After taking the charts by storm with her first album, the pressure was on Pixie Lott to recreate the magic with her sophomore offering. Opening track Come Get It Now sets the tone for an album that fans will find a more urban edge to, thanksin part to collaborations with Tinchy Stryder and Pusha T, demonstrating a more mature sound from Turn It Up. Elsewhere, songs like Bright Lights and Love You To Death have a touch of the Jessie Js about them. The defining track has to be Stevie On The Radio, which we predict will become the feel-good song of the summer.
Dh60, Virgin Megastores