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Nick Bollinger reviews Kiss Land the unromantic R&B of Canadian recording artist The Weeknd; the California pop of sister trio Haim on Days Are Gone; and The Diving Board - the rootsy return of veteran megastar Elton John.

Artist: The Weeknd
Songs: The Town , Belong To The World, Tears In The Rain, Live For, Love In The Sky, Professional, Kiss Land
Composer: Various
Album: Kiss Land
Label: XO/Universal

Artist: Haim
Songs: Don’t Save Me, If I Could Change Your Mind, Forever, The Wire, Honey and I, Running If You Call My Name
Composer: Haim
Album: Days Are Gone
Label: Universal

Artist: Elton John
Songs: The Diving Board, Voyeur, Can’t Stay Alone Tonight, Oceans Away, A Town Called Jubilee, Mexican Vacation, Ballad Of Blind Tom, Oscar Wilde Gets Out
Composer: John/Taupin
Album: The Diving Board
Label: Mercury/Universal