Latest Reviews 27 September - 3 October 2010 
The New EmancipationSoweto Kinch
A convincing and engaging third LP from the celebrated British jazz artist.reviewed by Colin Buttimer
KingsThe Apples
There is an infectious playfulness to these eight cuts.reviewed by Angus Taylor
Singles 01-10Athlete
Their ability to write an uplifting, life-affirming tune should not be undermined.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
Tim Robbins & The Rogues Gallery Band Tim Robbins & The Rogues Gallery Band
Robbins’ first foray into music is a misstep compared to his successful acting career.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
Ring Glasser
A wide-eyed, tribal, multi-textured menagerie of a record.reviewed by Greg Cochrane
Dreams of Another DayThe Crookes
The Sheffield newcomers show potential enough to hint at a bright future.reviewed by Chris White
Everything in BetweenNo Age
LA art-punks prove their worth with an enthralling, adventurous new album.reviewed by Camilla Pia
Station to Station: Super Deluxe EditionDavid Bowie
Bowie’s pre-Berlin Trilogy classic receives the deluxe edition treatment.reviewed by Martin Aston
Madd Circus Detroit Grand Pubahs
A party-starting fourth LP, with almost every track primed for the dancefloor.reviewed by Noel Gardner
Tears, Lies, and AlibisShelby Lynne
Effortlessly convinces you she’s lived this stuff, and means every word.reviewed by Nick Barraclough
What It Means To Be Left-Handed Mice Parade
Tropicália, highlife and flamenco styles combine on Mice Parade’s latest LP.reviewed by Rich Hanscomb
The Dissent of ManBad Religion
Album number 15 follows a post-millennial streak of “back to their heyday” stormers.reviewed by Alex Deller
InventedJimmy Eat World
An enjoyable seventh album from one of the emo originals.reviewed by Mike Haydock
We Can’t Fly Aeroplane
Debut album of Balearic madness from Belgian DJ/remixer.reviewed by Paul Lester
Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics of all TimeSantana
Carlos’ celebrated talent is bound somewhat by the pieces he’s covering here.reviewed by Mike Diver
Halcyon DigestDeerhunter
Another solid entry in the discography of a mighty band.reviewed by Charles Ubaghs
Seu Jorge & AlmazSeu Jorge & Almaz
Seu Jorge’s likeable latest mixes English language covers and Brazilian favourites.reviewed by Jon Lusk
We Are Born Sia
A change of direction for the Australian singer, here presenting post-Gaga pop.reviewed by Chris Lo
Fenech-SolerFenech-Soler
Northamptonshire quartet’s debut is a synth-pop affair high on potential hits.reviewed by Mike Diver
Business CasualChromeo
Despite starting promisingly, the duo’s latest finds their funky shtick wearing thin.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
MirrorThe Charles Lloyd Quartet
It’s been a long, strange trip for Charles Lloyd – but the journey’s far from over.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
Dancing on Frith StreetLoose Tubes
This 1990 live set from Ronnie Scott’s bursts with energy, invention and fun.reviewed by John Eyles
Reconnected Live Yazoo
Essential live recordings from the reunited synth-pop duo.reviewed by Alix Buscovic
DetachmentsDetachments
Don’t let their famous friends put you off – this is a fine dance-rock album.reviewed by Ben Hewitt
Absolute DissentKilling Joke
Album 13 finds Killing Joke at their distressingly original best.reviewed by John Doran
Le NoiseNeil Young
Shakey’s back with his 34th studio album.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
We Were So Turned On: A Tribute to David BowieVarious Artists
An engagingly leftfield take on the great man’s output.reviewed by Alex Denney
Klavierwerke James Blake
Rising UK producer’s latest EP points the way towards an anticipated debut album.reviewed by Mike Diver
The Rough Guide to BollywoodVarious Artists
An enjoyable but limited beginner’s guide to Bollywood music.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar
Blood/CandyThe Posies
Seventh studio LP from Seattle scene power-pop stalwarts.reviewed by Jon Lusk
We Are Volsung Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction
Mötley Crüe favourites continue to kick the backsides of younger peers.reviewed by Alix Buscovic
Tiger SuitKT Tunstall
Tunstall’s third album proves that a bit of “grrr” does the girl good.reviewed by Matthew Horton
The Latest FashionAttack! Attack!
Enough confidence in their delivery to warrant some admirable comparisons.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
Clangers & MashGwyneth Herbert
The fragility of Herbert’s performance is beautiful.reviewed by John Eyles
Valeu: Celebrating 5 Years of Man RecordingsVarious Artists
Hyperactive, twitchy breaks unleashed by a mutant strain of global house.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
Mixed RaceTricky
Dense yet accessible, fleeting but full of memorable moments.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence
The Essential Dixie ChicksDixie Chicks
Thirty tracks that are funny, melancholic, thoughtful and, alright, just a bit angry.reviewed by Nick Barraclough
Teeth UnionIce, Sea, Dead People
London trio lets their music do all the talking, and shouting, and screaming.reviewed by Mike Diver
Good ThingsAloe Blacc
Excellent recession-inspired second album from Californian hip hop/soul vocalist.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
TelephantasmSoundgarden
Superb 24-track best-of from the reformed Seattle hard-rockers.reviewed by Mike Diver
Find the LadyBelshazzar’s Feast
Confidently establishes its own niche instead of falling between the cracks of others.reviewed by Colin Irwin
Lonely Avenue Ben Folds and Nick Hornby
An affecting and intelligent record: the pair shouldn’t shy away from a sequel.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
Debussy Piano Music Volume IV: 12 Études (piano: Pascal Rogé)Claude Debussy
Packed with remarkable insights that will entrance connoisseurs of the Études.reviewed by Graham Rogers
Record Collection Mark Ronson & The Business Intl
The cast list on Ronson’s third LP is great, and some of its songs are excellent.reviewed by Will Dean
LlyrìaNik Bärtsch’s Ronin
Nobody comes close to sounding like this remarkable and accessible outfit.reviewed by Sid Smith
Orchestral Works (feat. conductor: Edward Gardner; BBC Symphony Orchestra)Witold Lutosławski
Big-boned themes marinate in complex orchestral textures.reviewed by Andrew Mellor
