The Fifth

If *Boy in da Corner* showed grime could be a cohesive, critically acclaimed proposition and *Tongue N’ Cheek* proved it could conquer the charts, *The Fifth* forms a bridge between these worlds. Yes, there are plenty of glistening dance-floor killers (the Jessie J-backed “We Don’t Play Around”). But Dizzee still finds room for block-rattling street jams (“H-Town”) and proves that, 10 years in, he’s still an innovator at heart.

This month's album releases reviewed by the Evening Standard's music critics

Album review: Dizzee Rascal's fifth album, titled simply 'The Fifth', fails to impress, cementing its maker's position as the soundtrack to Club 18-30 holidays.

It's hard not to picture that big, grinning face delivering these ridiculous but catchy songs and still dislike them, writes <strong>Dave Simpson</strong>

Album Reviews: Dizzee Rascal - The Fifth

Dizzee Rascal's The Fifth has fast-moving lyrics and catchy choruses, but his raps are about nothing much at all, says Neil McCormick.