Latest Reviews 23-29 May 2011 
Bliss ReleaseCloud Control
The prospects of them storming the charts seem thunderously fine.reviewed by Iain Moffatt
The Bang Years: 1966-1968Neil Diamond
Diamond’s brilliant early solo recordings, freshly re-presented in warm mono.reviewed by Mike Diver
AdulthoodCocknBullKid
The Hackney popper has unwisely left behind her more oddball leanings.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
World’s on FireThe Prodigy
The group’s first official live album sees nostalgia butt against fearsome acerbity.reviewed by Mike Diver
Women’s StudiesChrissy Murderbot
A melodic take on Chicago juke from a producer schooled in jungle.reviewed by Paul Clarke
The Miners’ HymnsJóhann Jóhannsson
A gorgeous brass-based requiem for northeast England’s former mining community.reviewed by Spencer Grady
Light the Horizon Bedouin Soundclash
The Canadians synthesise disparate elements into a startlingly coherent whole.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
WPlanningtorock
Gloomy theatrical electronica from Berlin-based Brit.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
KarmaTommy Smith
Saxophonist Smith’s “grunge band” actually lands fairly far from the intended mark.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
One Thousand PicturesPete & The Pirates
If only more indie-pop had half the nous and route-one fun of A Thousand Pictures.reviewed by Martin Aston
This is Country MusicBrad Paisley
Paisley’s at the top of his game – but he’s capable of better than this.reviewed by Nick Barraclough
Born This WayLady Gaga
Cut away the hype, image and psychobabble and there’s still a great pop album here.reviewed by Ian Wade
Demolished ThoughtsThurston Moore
Whatever the sound of his records, the punk inside Moore still lives.reviewed by Martin Aston
Coin Coin Chapter One: Gens De Couleur LibresMatana Roberts
An ambitious work, and all of its aims have surely been fulfilled.reviewed by Martin Longley
Sweet Defeat Jon Allen
Beautifully illustrates the talent of its author, on a level he dictates.reviewed by Al Fox
TutuMiles Davis
A work of engrossingly fraught atmospheres, and proof that Davis was still relevant.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
Delhi BellyRam Sampath
A fresh and funny soundtrack that’s destined to become a cult classic.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar
