Latest Reviews 18-24 July 2011 
Dig OnShe Keeps Bees
An album of fire, spirit and sweat – and sometimes that’s all you need.reviewed by Reef Younis
When Animals StareThe Black Ghosts
Second album from a pair whose on-paper promise is perhaps yet to be fully realised.reviewed by Mike Diver
Sorry for Party RockingLMFAO
Blinkered beats and dunderheaded lyricism – but compellingly committed nonetheless.reviewed by Mike Diver
BlindlightSonnamble
London duo takes a macrocosmic approach to sound.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
Sing (If You Want It)Omar
Could push Omar into the sophisticated pop territory he briefly visited 20 years ago.reviewed by Lloyd Bradley
Beautiful GroundSomething Beginning With L
A constant threat of change makes this lovely long-player so very enticing.reviewed by Martin Aston
Hearts & ArrowsDanny and the Champions of the World
Second-hand Springsteen-echoing sounds, but always delivered with heart and soul.reviewed by Chris Roberts
The ScripturesSizzla
The artist’s most unified and impressive roots album in years.reviewed by Angus Taylor
The BouncerCedar Walton
Venerable Texan jazz-pianist offers a soulful set.reviewed by Martin Longley
Wild and Free Ziggy Marley
A polished fourth solo studio LP aimed at mainstream reggae audiences.reviewed by David Katz
Unknown Mortal OrchestraUnknown Mortal Orchestra
A compact and incredibly gratifying introduction to a new lo-fi talent.reviewed by Luke Slater
ResponseDave I.D.
A foray into accessible but dark-hearted electro from a London artist on the rise.reviewed by Mike Diver
L’Oncle SoulBen L’Oncle Soul
Smooth soul from across the English Channel.reviewed by Mike Diver
House of RufusRufus Wainwright
Lavish set covering the man’s career to date, packed with startling rarities.reviewed by Martin Aston
