Latest Reviews 1-7 August 2011 

Famous First WordsViva Brother
Disappointing fare from Britpop revivalists on the receiving end of critical vitriol.reviewed by Mike Diver

Finally FamousBig Sean
Sporadically fun, but this set doesn’t paint its maker as a long-term talent.reviewed by Mike Diver

Aquarium Aquarium
Capable of making a splash, but it wouldn’t hurt to rock the boat a bit.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre

Azari & IIIAzari & III
An intelligent, decadent debut from the Toronto neo-house quartetreviewed by Luke Turner

Satin PanthersHudson Mohawke
The sound of pigeonhole-free ambition slowly being realised, and it’s sounding great.reviewed by Mike Diver

How I GoThe Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
A sixth album from the blues guitarist where restraint produces recommended results.reviewed by Mike Diver

Finest Hour Submotion Orchestra
Dubstep meets avant-garde jazz on this ensemble’s beguiling debut.reviewed by David Katz

Queen of the Minor KeyEilen Jewell
Her understanding of rock'n'roll, gospel, folk and country has a profound depth.reviewed by Martin Longley

This One’s DifferentHowler
A cover of U Got the Look away from being the City of Lakes’ brightest new stars.reviewed by Mike Diver

Sky Full of Holes Fountains of Wayne
Wry New York power-popsters can pen a tune, but can’t quite win your heart.reviewed by Johnny Sharp

The Rock and the TideJoshua Radin
Solid third set from the soundtrack-conquering pop strummer.reviewed by Andy Fyfe