Latest Reviews 10-16 January 2011 

Many Colored KiteMark Olson
A loved-up slice of Americana from the Jayhawks co-founder.reviewed by Martin Aston

We Are the LiliesThe Lilies
Frenetic, wilfully perverse fun that deserves a far wider audience.reviewed by Rob Crossan

Cats and Dogs Royal Trux
A totemic example of greatness in the American rock underground.reviewed by Noel Gardner

Red Barked TreeWire
They play alternative guitar music better than any young British band you can name.reviewed by Garry Mulholland

The Best of N*E*R*D N*E*R*D
A wasted opportunity to celebrate the best work of Pharrell and friends.reviewed by Alex Macpherson

Good Days at Schloss ElmauGwilym Simcock
A fluid, sometimes fragile album from the British pianist.reviewed by Kathryn Shackleton

Zeroes QCSuuns
Canadians reveal an effortlessly enjoyable debut that revels in its own weirdness.reviewed by Mike Diver

Stand StillEmma’s Imagination
Talent show winner’s decent voice propels a debut sure to be a big-shifter.reviewed by Chris Roberts

No Boys AllowedKeri Hilson
Warm and confident throughout her second album, Hilson is becoming hard to ignore.reviewed by Matthew Horton

Valhalla DancehallBritish Sea Power
Eccentric Brighton band’s fourth album proper continues their unruffled progress.reviewed by Andrzej Lukowski