Scenario: your label has been producing the best bhan-garage for some years now but the fashion is changing and your sound seems outdated. What do you do to keep your sound at the forefront of the Asian market? Untouchables have been criticised in recent months for their non-evolving sound and everyone was expecting Danger 3 to be totally different. It's not, but it's good at what it does.

I think everyone (except Untouchables!!) is in agreement that garage has had its day in the mainstream, and I'm going to stick my neck out and say that Untouchables aren't going to make it unless they change. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking the album because I enjoyed it but it's appeal to an audience wider than the 'ladz with tha subz' cruzing down Alum Rock Road is somewhat limited.

The album opens up with a lightning fast tabla and when Sundeep Chuhaan comes on you're thinking 'this is kinda traditional', but then there's an almighty woosh and you're hit by the most stinging b-line I've heard on a desi track. The deep house feel of 'Punjabanay' is fantastic, the crazy low frequencies would make it feel at home in a gorrah club and Chuhaan gives an impeccable performance. To boot, there's perfect input by Lightning MC, Sargant Sniper and Ripper MC to keep the garage feel there. Very rarely do I put an album on and start repeating a track before I've listened to it all but 'Punjabanay' is on a next level. It's simply heavy.

'Aaja Sajna' has a big act to follow but doesn't falter. Nindy Kenth sings the female equivalent to RDB's smash 'Aaja Mahi' and the track even samples the older tune. Singh MC makes a welcome return and the track is a good example of what Danger 3 is all about.

When RDB released 'Unstoppable', there was one MC who grabbed most of the plaudits. Rydem Ryder's unequivocal style at some 240 beats a minute was mind blowing and his return on 'Gal Tayree Matlab Dhee' is at the same standard. His impact is brilliant but he might be getting a little 'Metz & Trix-esque' as there are a few lines he has used on all his tracks to date. This drum n bass affair also showcases Amrit Saab's vocal talents although the reiterating bass suits MC'ing more than singing.

'Lai Gaya Dil' follows and features man of the moment Master Rakesh. You can't knock the guy's voice but his verse on this track is to exactly the same tune and rhythm as his breakthrough track 'Kangna'. The vibe is much more chilled and if you've never heard 'Kangna' this is a great track, but you lose respect when you realise that the tune has come from. E=MC and Singh MC give flawless performances to keep the track moving.

Punjabi Outlawz move in with their hip-hop track called 'Bangin In Your Ear Drums'. It's not my kettle of fish but as far as modern rap goes, I guess it's ok. The input from Taz (Stereo Nation? We tried to call Untouchables but got no reply) is minimal on vocals, as Vex takes over and the incessant rap makes it sound a bit monotone.

NEE2 made a big impact with his dhol on 'Bulleeain' from Unstoppable and his offering to Danger 3, 'Ohi Kurri' is in a similar style. Ladi B's singing is good but he sounds a little disinterested but that doesn't detract too much.

Lightning MC then gives a funny interlude called 'Sum Nex Auntie' before Manak-E and E=MC hook up for one of the highlights of the album, 'Nakharay Valiay'. It's so typically Manak-E, I love his voice and the hip-hop vibe is very listenable. E=MC's contribution is good and he could be Untouchables best hope of success this year when his album drops.

The other man of the moment, Lembhar 'Das Ja' Hussainpuri, gets on board for 'Na Toro' which is the first track not to feature an MC. Its slow opening has you braced for dhol, but that doesn't materialise and its another bassy matter for the 'ladz with tha subz'. Good singing but gets a bit repetitive with the same b-line throughout.

Indy Sagu gets in the mix for his edition of 'Asee Tenoo', featuring Kocky K and a reappearance by Master Rakesh. The production is crisp and Rakesh is great. Kocky K's s-l-o-w flow is too much like Bizarre from D-12 and I wasn't feeling him, but Sagu and Rakesh make this a decent track.

Track 11 is 'Pyar Milay', sung excellently by Khadija. It's catchy desi flow is great and breathy rapping from Jeepers is right on par. Another highlight.

The album definitely has a more traditional feel to it now and 'Mohabatain' continues the trend. The almost marching dhol beat compliments DJ Sangha's vocals well and this is a great track.

We then get 'Dil Naeeyo Laghda', a hidden treasure at the tail end of the album. Still traditional but uptempo, Sanjeev's vocals are excellent and the production is perhaps the most crisp on the album (behind 'Punjabanay' of course!!).

The now customary remix of an earlier track is present on Danger 3, and 'Punjabanay' gets a more commercial dance reworking. Still good, but not as good as the original as it hasn't got THAT b-line…

Danger 3 isn't a bad album, but has come at a stale time in the market. If this was released eighteen months ago it'd be massive, but with the scene moving away from garage it definitely seems like the final chapter in a period of the industry. I'd give it 7 out 10 for its musical prowess.