Kevin Courtney'sguide to singles, downloads and free audiostreams

THE PROCLAIMERS
New Religion/In Recognition ***

Nice lads from Aughtermuchty? Don't be fooled by the specs - Craig and Charlie Reid have a bone or two to pick with certain sections of society. New Religion rants against the rubbish that gets elevated to divine level (Star Wars, the War on Terror), while In Recognition takes a swipe at lefty pop stars who bow before the Queen to get their OBEs. You tell 'em, bro's!

CORPORATE LOVE
Corporate Love www.myspace.co.uk/corporate lovesong **

Are you hoping to action some face time with the girl from credit control? Try this novelty ditty, with lyrics made up entirely of office jargon. With promises of "touching base when all our ducks are in a row" and invitations to "push the envelope," this should ensure plenty of water-cooler moments going forward.

GAVIN GLASS & THE HOLY SHAKERS
Ragdoll feat Cathy Davey Orphan Records ****

Country sad ballad man meets cool, neuromantic city chick on this cotton-soft pickin' tune about from the band's rather fine self-titled album. Glass and Davey's voices blend better than a fine whiskey; Plant and Krauss, better watch your house.

JODY WATLEY
I Want Your Love Gusto **

She once towered beside Janet Jackson and Madonna, but Jody hasn't troubled the charts for a decade. Now, the former singer with Shalimar goes back to her disco roots with a club-friendly cover of Chic's I Want Your Love. The funky bassline has been stripped away, along with any vestige of soul, but the song's recognition factor might just bag her a late hit.

SHERYL CROW
Love Is Free A&M ***

She toured the US on a biodeisel bus and urged the use of just one square of loo roll per sitting (that's the Charmin sponsorship down the pan, then). This tune, off Crow's environmentally friendly new album, is a nod to post- Katrina New Orleans, a paen to the city's bayou-diversity.

AMY MACDONALD
Run Vertigo **

We love Amy's rich Caledonian tones, but we're not so sold on some of her middle-of-the-loch tunes, and this ballad takes the rather soggy biscuit. Girl, get out your old Pretenders albums and get back on the rocky road.