Latest Reviews 16-22 August 2010 
KryptoniteDJ Fresh
Sticks to a tried-and-tested drum’n’bass sound, but an undeniably bouncy affair.reviewed by Noel Gardner
Anjaana AnjaaniVishal-Shekhar
A rough diamond, but ultimately another gem from the music director duo.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar
HobbyismVarious Artists
Pop the corks! West London record label turns six.reviewed by Camilla Pia
High VoltageEmerson, Lake & Palmer
A fourth-hand retelling of a story best heard elsewhere.reviewed by Mike Diver
Black City Matthew Dear
Fourth album from US tech-pop polymath.reviewed by Paul Lester
PygmalionSlowdive
Post-shoegazing classic reissued with bonus disc of demos.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
HawkIsobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
A union that just keeps on giving delivers its best album yet.reviewed by Andy Fyfe
Sun Comes Up AgainI Am Arrows
Ex-Razorlight drummer shows that talent can lurk behind the hi-hat.reviewed by Mark Beaumont
The Final FrontierIron Maiden
A remarkable achievement from the metal titans.reviewed by Greg Moffitt
Too Long in This Condition Alasdair Roberts and Friends
A warm, accessible continuation of the tradition that delights with every listen.reviewed by Rich Hanscomb
The Life of BirdsDavid Rotheray
A decidedly unusual collaborative set from the former Beautiful South man.reviewed by Robin Denselow
The Illusion of SafetyThe Hoosiers
Fashion-resistant Anglo-Swedish trio serve up more radio-friendly, feel-good pop.reviewed by Johnny Sharp
New Directions in MusicKarlheinz Stockhausen/Pierre Boulez
A perfect mix of daring, intrigue and impeccable musicianship.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Spirit in the SystemThe Qemists
Sporadically thrilling though it is, The Qemists’ latest doesn’t break any new ground.reviewed by Paul Clarke
HeadlinesThe Saturdays
Offers some proof that their heartbroken girls-together thing has a lot going for it.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
