Latest Reviews 20-26 June 2011 

Together We Were MadeThe Feeling
A new direction? Hardly: this is MORe of the same from the five-piece.reviewed by Tom Hocknell

LupercaliaPatrick Wolf
An all-inclusive love in from one of the UK’s most interesting pop artists.reviewed by Michael Cragg

LiverpoolFrankie Goes to Hollywood
The second album from Liverpool’s second most famous sons.reviewed by Paul Lester

Planet Pit Pitbull
Forget any subtlty here: this is route-one, lascivious, VIP braggadocio.reviewed by Alex Macpherson

Beats, Treats and All Things Unique Benji Boko
Brighton-based artist is more than just a dream for lovers of alliteration.reviewed by Lou Thomas

Bon IverBon Iver
One of 2011’s most absorbing, affecting and downright brilliant LPs.reviewed by Mike Diver

To the Death of FunCashier No.9
Belfast quartet arrives fully formed.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace

The Family SignAtmosphere
Minnesota hip hop duo document emotionally-testing experiences on album six.reviewed by Adam Kennedy

The Unspeakable Chilly GonzalesChilly Gonzales
Classic rap redefined by the Canadian prankster.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace

Road TripDuane Eddy
A decent, nostalgic Father’s Day gift, for your dad’s dadreviewed by Chris Roberts

100% PublishingWiley
He’s kept grime moving forwards with some truly audacious sounds.reviewed by Lloyd Bradley

Taylor MadeLinley Hamilton
A promising album from the trumpeter, which recognises its central force in its title.reviewed by John Eyles

Equatorial UltravoxChad Valley
Chillwave comes to Oxford on this EP-sized slice of Polaroid pop.reviewed by Alex Denney

I Love You, DudeDigitalism
Electro duo serves up welcomed familiarity, received without contempt.reviewed by Reef Younis

Goodbye BreadTy Segall
Cranky, clanky, lo-fi business from the Sic Alps member on his latest solo album.reviewed by Martin Longley

What’s It All AboutPat Metheny
His fans are 100% guaranteed to love every moment.reviewed by Daniel Spicer

Blanck MassBlanck Mass
A perfect after-hours accompaniment for contemplation and restoration.reviewed by Mike Diver

LevelEric Hofbauer and the Infrared Band
There’s both a well-worn familiarity about this music and an attractive obliqueness.reviewed by Colin Buttimer

GravityCrewdson
A fantastic debut from the London-based producer, full of intriguing promise.reviewed by Mike Diver

H-p1White Hills
New York psychedelic band rages against the machine with noisy assault.reviewed by Ben Hewitt

The Dragon of an Ordinary FamilyJehst
Brit-rapper maintains his cult reputation for introspective, finely-weaved wordplay.reviewed by Adam Kennedy

Sounds of a Playground FadingIn Flames
The Swedish metallers explore a fresh sound on their 10th album.reviewed by Raziq Rauf

Fidelio (feat. Nina Stemme, Jonas Kaufman; Lucerne Festival Orchestra; conductor: Claudio Abbado)Ludwig van Beethoven
Elements combine effectively to highlight what a baffling composer Beethoven could be.reviewed by Daniel Ross

Live at the BBCRichard Thompson
Provides a real sense of the ferocious intensity that makes this artist tick.reviewed by Sid Smith