A ROUND-UP of the latest CD singles and album releases.

A1: Caught In The Middle (Columbia)

I'M no fan of this boy band but at least they've written this acoustic track themselves.

More Take That than Travis, it's unoffensive and how should pop should be. Here's to more of the same.CL

HAVEN: Say Something (Radiate)

PICK of the week by a mile, Gary Briggs' timeless vocal and Nat Watson's soaring psychedelic guitar lines make compelling listening.

It's the fourth single from Manchester's recently-adopted sons and, as their steady rise continues, the success of this single could have a huge say in their future. CL

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS: It's Not The End Of The World (Sony)

MID-PACED and backed by a fine string section, the Welsh wizards are on fine form here.

Throwing in some '60s influences has hit the target, making their ramblings a whole lot more commercial.CL

LORIEN: Ghost Lost (Karma)

THIS European three-piece have lost the plot with their second single.

A kaleidoscope of noise and feedback that makes no sense, it has neither novelty value nor any serious chance of making waves for the band.CL

Albums

BILLY IDOL: Vital Idol (EMI)

IN the '80s he had the finest sneer in the business. Now, thanks to the wonders of remastering, he's back.

Vital Idol was first released in 1987 as a dance remix collection of some of his greatest hits.

You tend to foget that behind the pretty boy image were some stonking good songs such as White Wedding and Dancing With Myself.

With the '80s back in vogue, who would bet against an Idol revival?JA