Latest Reviews 16-22 May 2011 
Forever Corea, Clarke & White
They flex their muscles gleefully on standards and originals alike.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
The OrchardRa Ra Riot
Syracuse art-poppers need to let their instincts do the thinking.reviewed by Kevin Harley
The Boatman’s CallNick Cave & The Bad Seeds
This turn for the reflective helped further secure The Bad Seeds’ legacy.reviewed by Ian Wade
Murder BalladsNick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Represents the very darkest depths of the band’s 90s output.reviewed by Mike Diver
Feel It Break Austra
As melodic as it is melodramatic, the Canadians’ debut LP is a dark-hearted triumph.reviewed by Alix Buscovic
Cape DoryTennis
Married duo’s debut has its mesmerising moments, but overall is too reticent.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Boom BoxBeatsteaks
German rockers who, despite highs on this sixth LP, may remain lost in translation.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence
DestroyedMoby
Moby’s 10th album is among his most enduring endeavours yet.reviewed by Iain Moffatt
OverallDurrty Goodz
Jaw-dropping bravery mixes with brooding electronics and funky warmth.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
Phantom Songs17 Hippies
Their growing virtuosity and accessibility deserves to win them a wider audience.reviewed by Jon Lusk
This Is The ComputersThe Computers
Fare to scald the soles of one’s feet rather than nourish the soul.reviewed by Mike Diver
The Sound of SunshineMichael Franti & Spearhead
Makes good on the promise of its undeniably appetising title.reviewed by Nick Levine
No More Shall We PartNick Cave & The Bad Seeds
A fine album amongst many in the band’s catalogue, with its share of beautiful moments.reviewed by Mike Diver
Let Love InNick Cave & The Bad Seeds
The sound of a band at the very peak of its malevolent powers.reviewed by Luke Turner
Creature DreamsTOKiMONSTA
A delectable taste of a developing production talent well worth watching.reviewed by Mike Diver
Director's Cut Kate Bush
An artist reborn, Bush tinkers with back catalogue cuts, producing great results.reviewed by Martin Aston
Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartets Op.18/3, Op.18/5 & Op.135 Artemis Quartet
Delivered with apparently effortless grace and effervescent athleticism.reviewed by Andrew McGregor
Singing Between the LinesJassi Sidhu
No great departure for the B21 graduate, but an album with plenty of variety.reviewed by Jon Lusk
PalaFriendly Fires
St Albans trio take a massive step forwards with this celebration of a second album.reviewed by Lou Thomas
RomeDanger Mouse & Daniele Luppi
Or, the collaboration otherwise known as Spaghetti Western Soundtracks Updated.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
Off the GridDinner At The Thompson’s
A quiet, thoughtful, leftfield success for fans of the genre formerly known as trip hop.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
Nursing HomeLet’s Wrestle
An undeniably impressive second album – more Philip Larkin than Mark E. Smith.reviewed by David Sheppard
