Latest Reviews 13-19 June 2011 
So Beautiful or So WhatPaul Simon
A profound statement from a master of his craft.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
VirtueEmmy the Great
An extraordinarily confident work, shaped by confusion and turmoil.reviewed by James Skinner
Year of the WolfNerina Pallot
Pallot plays with pop convention on a fourth album featuring some standout moments.reviewed by Martin Aston
Coming Up Suede
Fan-dream edition which captures the band when they seemed capable of anything.reviewed by Jaime Gill
There Is a WayDananananaykroyd
Impressive second album from lively Scottish rockers.reviewed by Si Hawkins
Kaputt Destroyer
A genuine classic, unlike anything any other artist will release in 2011.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
Thanks & PraiseGappy Ranks
A high-quality second platter from the London-based reggae artist.reviewed by Angus Taylor
Ouch Evil Slow HopSebastian Rochford & Pamelia Kurstin
Debut recordings of duo’s eerie alchemical alliance.reviewed by Spencer Grady
ProgressedTake That
A fine Progress-complementing EP from the 10-legged national treasure.reviewed by Nick Levine
Living With AntsMechanical Bride
A debut which promises that great things are to come from this young artist.reviewed by Jen Long
McCartneyPaul McCartney
The opening chapter in the most consistently pleasing solo career of all The Beatles.reviewed by John Doran
Mirror MirrorSons and Daughters
There won’t be a more sexily evil record released this year.reviewed by Martin Aston
The Errant CharmVetiver
The ideal album to soundtrack wistful contemplation on balmy summer days.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
Perfect DarknessFink
A slow-burning potential classic from the Brighton-based songwriter.reviewed by Ian Wade
Sun and ShadeWoods
A charming collection which might possess more mass appeal than its makers realise.reviewed by Mike Diver
Mad By MoonlightThomas Tantrum
Need a frown turning upside down? Here’s your medicine.reviewed by Mike Diver
Sans SouciBrontide
Instrumental trio’s debut is a wonderfully realised set of aggression and elegance.reviewed by Mike Diver
Native ToIs Tropical
A hugely entertaining dance-rock romp.reviewed by Si Hawkins
Uncivilized RuminationsFrank Carlberg
Finnish pianist puts poetry to good use on this fusion of words and rhythms.reviewed by Bill Tilland
Natural History JD Souther
Old songs, newly recorded, many of which are fine indeed.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
In TranceJuJu
A fiery musical crossroads, and an original fusion.reviewed by Jon Lusk
OutsideO’Death
What could have been an epilogue is actually an entirely new chapter.reviewed by Mike Diver
