The Telegraph — Elbow and their lead singer's band-next-door demeanor succeeded effortlessly to satisfy the crowd during their first big arena tour. Rating: * * * * more info

Guardian Music — SECC, GlasgowIt's the opening night of Elbow's first arena tour and Guy Garvey is getting acquainted with his new surroundings. "Do you like me catwalk?" he asks, strolling casually out on a raised promenade extending into the crowd, looking both dap... more info

The Independent — Elbow are living a "dream come true". more info

The Telegraph — The late blooming Mancunian band Elbow make rheumy, wistful music. more info

ContactMusic — Soul sensation Adele continues to reign over the U. K. pop charts as her album 21st Century Breakdown celebrates its seventh consecutive week atop the countdown. The London-born star managed to hold off competition from British rockers Elbow... more info

NME — '21' and 'Someone Like You' continue to dominate albums and singles charts more info

Gigwise — Elbow settle for number two... more info

ContactMusic — Elbow are living a "dream come true". The 'Grounds for Divorce' hitmakers have won a string of accolades - including the Mercury Prize and two BRIT Awards - sold thousands of records and performed to sell-out crowds and feel "lucky" to be a promin... more info

Guardian Music — Troxy, LondonExpectations surrounding the arrival of Beady Eye were low in one respect but mega in two others: forget their record, because any incarnation of latter-day Oasis minus their chief songwriter was scarcely likely to ring the sonic changes... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — XFM - The recording has spent the past 13 years in Clint Boon's loft... more info