Latest Reviews 20-26 September 2010 
My Father Will Guide Me Up a Rope to the Sky Swans
A majestic return and, let us hope, a harbinger of more to come.reviewed by Louis Pattison
I Plan to Stay a Believer: The Inside Songs of Curtis MayfieldWilliam Parker
An expansive and ambitious release from the free-jazz bassist.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
African Soul Revolutionary Baaba Maal
Quality tunes from the time before Maal entered his major label phase.reviewed by Martin Longley
History of ModernOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
A few highs aside, this is a poor return from the 80s hit-makers.reviewed by John Doran
Modern RitualsChief
Arrangements are dense and intricate, and Chief make an accomplished, purposeful noise.reviewed by Matthew Horton
Losing SleepEdwyn Collins
Seventh solo studio album from former Orange Juice frontman.reviewed by Paul Lester
The Hundred in the HandsThe Hundred in the Hands
Brooklyn duo’s debut is certainly worthy of some of the hype that’s preceded it.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
Generation HexedDrums of Death
A debut that pinches from house music’s past, but can’t progress its cause as hoped.reviewed by Chris Power
Timber TimbreTimber Timbre
Canadian trio take a trip to the Deep South.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
MounqalibaNatacha Atlas
Atlas’ new, precisely ornamented disc has an optimistically melancholic character to it.reviewed by Martin Longley
White WorldMonkey Puzzle Trio
A lightness of rhythmic touch is the main character of these improvised pieces.reviewed by Martin Longley
Black CountryBlack Country Communion
Classic rock supergroup defies the odds to deliver a great debut LP.reviewed by Greg Moffitt
Pattern + Grid WorldFlying Lotus
It may sound like an addendum to Cosmogramma, but it's no less essential for that.reviewed by Colin Buttimer
Ninja Tune XXVarious Artists
A completist’s dream and a fitting way to mark two decades in the industry.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Harlem River BluesJustin Townes Earle
Hopes fulfilled by the star of Americana’s new generation.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
Crush Abe Vigoda
Explores the dark, suburban-gothic shades always loitering beneath their surface glimmer.reviewed by Kev Kharas
Psychic ChasmsNeon Indian
A belated UK release for one of the best-received US debuts of 2009.reviewed by Mike Diver
FieldsJunip
An expertly constructed debut LP from the José González-fronted trio.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Postcards From a Young Man Manic Street Preachers
The Manics’ tenth studio LP is both incredibly jolly and jolly good.reviewed by Will Dean
Vampires With Dreaming Kids / Color Your Life Twin Sister
New York quintet’s pair of EPs point towards a promising future.reviewed by Chris White
Seeing Eye DogHelmet
Page Hamilton and company seem to be stuck in a state of limbo.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence
Rainbow’s End – An AnthologyCamel
An excellent and worthy primer for newcomers to the prog-rockers.reviewed by Sid Smith
Old Punch CardSam Prekop
A stylistic about-face from the Sea & Cake frontman on his third solo LP.reviewed by David Sheppard
Terminator 2: Judgement DayBrad Fiedel
A classic soundtrack, musique concrete pummelled and shattered to dust.reviewed by Michael Quinn
Beautiful Dreamers Bill Frisell
A fine album to mark Frisell’s debut on the renowned Savoy Jazz label.reviewed by John Eyles
RaritiesEmilíana Torrini
A scattershot collection of old singles, B sides and remixes.reviewed by Jaime Gill
Just Like a LadyMina Agossi
Agossi’s captivating voice remains as expressive as ever.reviewed by John Eyles
Rainy Season BluesLobi Traoré
Traoré’s vocal boasts some impressive range over 10 sparse songs.reviewed by Louis Pattison
Hands All OverMaroon 5
Maroon 5’s fourth LP is best when adopting its new-found glam-stomp.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
Wotcheor! Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies
Lowe is a singular talent you don’t have to come from the northeast to enjoy.reviewed by Robin Denselow
A Complete Introduction to Disco 1970 – 1980Various Artists
An essential addition to any collection – amazing barely begins to cover it.reviewed by Ian Wade
Don’t Think Twice Tamco
Should put singer Tammy Payne in a deservedly bigger spotlight.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
The Best of a DecadeUFO
There’s a fair bit of top-drawer rock to be found on this recent-career retrospective.reviewed by Greg Moffitt
Skit I AlltDungen
Both retro- and avant-rock fans will have a feast here.reviewed by Martin Aston
OneceptDavid S. Ware
The sound of an artist purposefully striving to be a better human.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
Officium Novum Jan Garbarek & The Hilliard Ensemble
Will please both jazz aficionados and followers of choral music.reviewed by John Eyles
Lawrence of ArabiaMaurice Jarre
Jarre’s epic score released in its complete form for the first time.reviewed by Michael Quinn
The CuspRobert Mitchell’s Panacea
Acknowledges 70s soul as well as jazz, bringing a singular personality to the fore.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
From the Cradle to the RaveShit Robot
Marcus Lambkin’s debut LP explores the DFA Records sound’s less-swept corners.reviewed by Chris Power
