Latest Reviews 12-18 July 2010 
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/\/\/\Y/\M.I.A.
M.I.A.’s spectacular third album has much to offer an inquisitive and open mind.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
The ArchAndroidJanelle Monáe
A kaleidoscopic, breathless run through the genres and eras that have inspired her.reviewed by James Skinner
Disconnect From DesireSchool of Seven Bells
Heaves with their established mysticism but takes proceedings to a new plateau.reviewed by Reef Younis
Fables Of The ReconstructionREM
These days it sounds like exactly what it's title says...a fable, lost in time.reviewed by Chris Jones
Fables of the Reconstruction R.E.M.
A dark, dangerous but delightful record that’s as good – if not better – than new.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
JahmanjiJammer
Vividly illustrates the intelligent evolution of domestic leftfield sounds.reviewed by Lloyd Bradley
Blessed & CursedDevil Sold His Soul
They have mastered the art forms of suspense and climax.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
FireplaceThe Boy Who Trapped the Sun
A debut album that wears its influences rather obviously, but not without potential.reviewed by Mike Diver
Dansette DansetteTender Trap
Charms with a breezy ease that guarantees it a spot on your stereo.reviewed by Mike Diver
Eliza DoolittleEliza Doolittle
If you like your pop wacky, there’s a lovely album here waiting for you.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
Korn III: Remember Who You AreKorn
A band not so much rediscovering their past as recycling it.reviewed by Louis Pattison
Milenge Milenge Himesh Reshammiya
An unimaginative, uninspired and unremarkable piece of work.reviewed by Vibhuti Patel
D.O.B.Busy Signal
A masterclass in fearless, innovative production with international appeal.reviewed by Lloyd Bradley
All Our Kings Are DeadYoung Guns
Young Guns continue their rise through the rock ranks with an assured debut album.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
FlawsBombay Bicycle Club
Difficult second album syndrome neatly avoided by north London indie kids.reviewed by Paul Lester
Butterfly HouseThe Coral
The Wirral band sounds like they’re enjoying themselves on their sixth LP.reviewed by Rob Webb
Dark Night of the SoulDanger Mouse and Sparklehorse
Collaboration between Danger Mouse and the late Mark Linkous sees the light of day.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence
GiftEliza Carthy & Norma Waterson
Mother and daughter’s first album as a folk duo is a beguiling listen.reviewed by Laura Barton
Gloria / Te Deum (London Symphony Orchestra; National Youth Choir of Great Britain; soprano: Hayley Westenra)Karl Jenkins
Faultless musicians flesh out Jenkins’ new choral work superbly well.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
Dakar – KingstonYoussou N’Dour
A typically international project from the Senegalese star.reviewed by Martin Longley
