Latest Reviews 11-17 July 2011 

DamnesiaAlkaline Trio
Chicago punk-rockers turn down the volume on excellent acoustic LP.reviewed by Ian Winwood

Dedication Zomby
The producer’s debut for 4AD explores his more melodic side.reviewed by Louis Pattison

Within and Without Washed Out
Georgia-based chillwave early-adopter finally issues debut album.reviewed by Paul Lester

The WorksSpiers & Boden
A perfect reminder of why this folk duo is so special.reviewed by Robin Denselow

Lifes Rich Pageant (25th Anniversary Edition)R.E.M.
A watershed album on the cusp between their underground appeal and stadium future.reviewed by David Sheppard

17: Greatest HitsRicky Martin
An enjoyable journey back into 90s pop culture.reviewed by Natalie Shaw

Lick It BackVarious Artists
This showcase for a growing label will give you some righteous musical licks.reviewed by Angus Taylor

If Not Now, When?Incubus
Californian quintet abandons its rock roots with sleepy results.reviewed by Camilla Pia

As the Crow FliesThe Advisory Circle
Nostalgic acts of idyllic creation.reviewed by Spencer Grady

Free Time Shonen Knife
The Osaka Ramones have still got it.reviewed by Louis Pattison

All of YouColbie Caillat
Californian singer brings Common and Ryan Tedder aboard for album number three.reviewed by Mike Diver

YolkJapanese Voyeurs
Raw, aggressive and intelligent, this is a fascinating debut from a very promising band.reviewed by Mike Haydock

DiagramsDiagrams
Former 'folktronica' maverick branches out in stylereviewed by David Sheppard

Guillaume Tell (conductor: Antonio Pappano; orchestra: Orchestra dell'Accademia Santa Cecilia)Gioachino Rossini
A new recording that ought to win Rossini’s last operatic word many new fans.reviewed by Graham Rogers

Wayside Courtesies Pilgrims’ Way
A promising debut from Kipling-loving Stockport folk revivalists.reviewed by Patrick Humphries

SkyingThe Horrors
From garage-punks to national treasures in waiting, The Horrors’ rise is remarkable.reviewed by Mike Diver