Latest Reviews 15-21 August 2011 
Slow DownHyde & Beast
Perfectly accessible gems from one Futurehead and a Golden Virgin.reviewed by Brad Barrett
Johnny Boy Would Love This… A Tribute to John MartynVarious Artists
Whatever the style of the cover version, Martyn’s poetic truths shine through.reviewed by Sid Smith
ThursdayThe Weeknd
File The Weeknd beside Frank Ocean as an RnB star set to climb to new heights in 2012.reviewed by Mike Diver
WestWooden Shjips
San Francisco stoner-rockers crawl sun-blind from Spacemen 3’s shadow.reviewed by Andrew Perry
100 Acres of SycamoreFionn Regan
A satisfying third set from the Irish singer which leaves a warm feeling in the soul.reviewed by Mike Diver
Happy SoupBaxter Dury
Dury’s third LP, after a six-year gap, perfectly balances the dark with the light.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
Young PilgrimCharlie Simpson
The ex-Busted man searches for further credibility in fine folkish style.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
In Gold BloodKids in Glass Houses
A chart-ready set that should see its makers hit new commercial heights.reviewed by Mike Diver
Welcome RealityNero
Commercial dubstep for listeners with more interest in Basshunter than Burial.reviewed by Lou Thomas
Ital DubAugustus Pablo
A fine early work from one of reggae’s true visionariesreviewed by David Katz
Charleston, SC 1966Darius Rucker
A countrified return from the Hootie & The Blowfish frontmanreviewed by Jon Lusk
12”/80s AlternativeVarious Artists
New Order, Bauhaus, Frankie and more across 35 fine 12” mixes.reviewed by Mike Diver
