JLS: Evolution – review

(RCA)It's a ripe time for the international boyband, with the Wanted and One Direction causing Bieber-like apoplexy both here and in the US. JLS, who predate that wave by a crucial couple of years, are clearly wondering why they aren't enjoying that same level of devotion (a reliance on duff ballads is a good pointer). Evolution is an effort to change all that, and it's full of taut, sophisticated pop that nods to Justin Timberlake circa 2002, Timbaland circa 1999 and even some of Nicki Minaj...

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