Latest Reviews 28 June - 4 July 2010 
DrumbeatThe John Barry Seven
An enlightening view of the working practices of popular music from half a century ago.reviewed by Adrian Edwards
The Dark Side of the MoonThe Flaming Lips & Stardeath and White Dwarfs
A track-for-track remake played with love, but no ambition to better the original.reviewed by Mike Diver
Fire AwayOzomatli
A record best judged with preconceptions cast aside and broad strokes accepted.reviewed by Daniel Ross
All Our Own Work - The Complete Sessions RemasteredSandy Denny & The Strawbs
An essential repackaging of a British folk treasure.reviewed by Sid Smith
Pilgrim’s Progress Kula Shaker
A very decent fourth album which might even win them some new fans.reviewed by Sarah Bee
Big EchoThe Morning Benders
An easy-going, superbly summery second album from the Californian quartet.reviewed by Mike Diver
RecordZero 7
Zero 7’s wispy emissions reveal charm and interest value; even the occasional surprise.reviewed by Chris Roberts
Blood of the EarthHawkwind
After 40 years, is the good ship Hawkwind finally sputtering to a halt?reviewed by Greg Moffitt
Muzikr Carlou D
An album that marks the coming of age of another great African talent.reviewed by Colin Irwin
Cookin’ in MobileThe Robert Cray Band
A new live album, and DVD, from the celebrated contemporary blues guitarist.reviewed by Robin Denselow
AishaAmit Trivedi
An unusual soundtrack which is a pleasant departure from traditional Bollywood fare.reviewed by Vibhuti Patel
Harvesting Semblances and Affinities Steve Coleman and Five Elements
Coleman remains a singular force in the jazz world.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
Night WorkScissor Sisters
A far livelier and more enjoyable record than 2006’s Ta-Dah.reviewed by Jaime Gill
GeminiWild Nothing
Bedroom-born indie is transformed into luscious examinations of the human condition.reviewed by Mike Diver
Def Jam 25th Anniversary Box SetVarious Artists
A perfect primer for a stable that has produced numerous global superstars.reviewed by Mike Diver
HomelandLaurie Anderson
The perfect soundtrack for a journey into America’s night.reviewed by Andrzej Lukowski
When You’re Strange: Songs From the Motion PictureThe Doors
A concise best-of in all but name, albeit with added Johnny Depp.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
Skalsa #1Skatroniks Jamaica
Bigga Morrison’s ska supergroup delivers a fine debut.reviewed by Angus Taylor
Tribal Dr John and the Lower 911
An altogether welcome updating of an unusually gilded resume.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
Concerti Grossi Opus 6Georg Frederic Händel
The Avisons achieve what every composer hopes for, to move the listener's spirit.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
Tobias and the AngelJonathan Dove
Dove’s church opera is a delight from start to finish.reviewed by Michael Quinn
Troubadour – Champion EditionK’naan
An album of a high standard, with much more to offer than the hit Wavin’ Flag.reviewed by Mike Diver
How I Got OverThe Roots
The seminal hip hop group’s ninth album is another classic-in-waiting.reviewed by Lou Thomas
