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Short Cuts

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Lively debut from British post-rockers

Standing In The Shadows Of Motown – Universal

High time a documentary paid tribute to the undervalued golden-era Motown house band—The Funk Brothers—who played on more (and better) hits than anyone else. The (surviving) old dudes remain innately fluid. The choice of guest vocalists here, however, as they trot through some of the greats, could've been better. Bootsy Collins babbling "Cool Jerk", fine. Chaka Khan hollering "What's Going On", unsubtle but fine. But Ben Harper (twice?), and Joan Osborne (twice)?

The Ben Taylor Band – Famous Among The Barns

Debut album from James and Carly's boy

Live And Let Live

Soulful blood steps into the evolution and creativity bag

The Searchers – 40th Anniversary Collection

Career-celebrating compilation stretches patience

Motorbass – Pansoul

Upgraded reissue of album which begat French filter house. Plus bonus CD

Mick Farren – People Call You Crazy: The Story Of Mick Farren

Career retrospective including work with The Deviants and solo outings

Short Cuts

The Rolling Stones recently cancelled what would have been their first ever visit to China. But Morcheeba made the trip earlier this year and their visit is commemorated on From Brixton to Beijing WARNER MUSIC VISIONRating Star . Live footage, film of the band tobogganing down the Great Wall and a cameo appearance by Lambchop's Kurt Wagner contribute to an intelligently produced DVD that is several cuts above your average point-and-shoot tour diary.

The American Analog Set – Promise Of Love

Fifth album from Austin, Texas quintet
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