Sugababes have been around — with one line-up or another — for a decade and in that time they haven't been strangers to the top of the UK charts. So, strictly speaking, the trio of Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah should really know better.

'Catfights and Spotlights' is completely flat. There's absolutely no sense of experimentation and it's clear that they — or the hitmaking producers recruited by the record company — decided to play it completely safe throughout.

As usual singing about relationships gone bad, they're again targeting the teen market with their light, insubstantial heartbreak ballads. So 'Sound of Goodbye' can help you out if you plan on breaking up with someone — just play the song to that particular person and no talking would be required from you.

But look out for 'Hanging On A Star', notable only for sounding similar to the Pussycat Dolls' 'When I Grow Up', and 'Can We Call A Truce' — well-written and mature, it's the only good song on offer here.

With an album like this the Sugababes aren't going to be winning many catfights; and that spotlight is in certain danger of flickering out.