Latest Reviews 19-25 September 2011 
Night of HuntersTori Amos
Hard work, but this is an album which reveals rewards.reviewed by Nick Levine
For TrueTrombone Shorty
A starry array of guests points this second album towards the mainstream.reviewed by Martin Longley
Ragged KingdomJune Tabor & Oysterband
A collaboration album that constantly scores on almost every levelreviewed by Colin Irwin
Major/MinorThrice
A brilliant seventh set from a band that gets better and better.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
Velociraptor!Kasabian
An album uncertain of its direction, from a band making the journey very interesting.reviewed by Jaime Gill
Blueprint808 State
Buzzing career overview from Manchester’s own wizards of wibbly.reviewed by Rob Hughes
Gracious Tide, Take Me HomeLanterns on the Lake
A luminous, lilting, lovely debut album, perfect as the nights begin to draw in.reviewed by James Skinner
BruiserThe Duke Spirit
There’s enough feedbacking squall and gothic clang on the band’s third album.reviewed by Noel Gardner
19 Rupert Street Sandy Denny
A set of previously unreleased tracks that will fascinate Sandy devotees.reviewed by Robin Denselow
Extra Playful EPJohn Cale
Even at 69, Cale is one of today’s music world’s most vital artists.reviewed by Chris Roberts
Feet Fall Heavy Kill It Kid
It’s overly dependent on its influences, but this second LP shows promise aplenty.reviewed by Chris Lo
(Who’s Afraid Of?) The Art of Noise! (Collector’s Edition)Art of Noise
Innovative, sample-pioneering debut on CD at last.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
FabricLive 59Four Tet
Hebden’s mix may not be smooth, but his musical vision is distinct.reviewed by Chris Power
Dreaming Sabrina Malheiros
An assured confirmation of the Brazilian singer’s potential.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
An Argument With MyselfJens Lekman
He knows great stories can be found in even the smallest moment.reviewed by Charles Ubaghs
Songs of Love and LossRoy Harper
His erratic genius is finally getting the recognition it so richly deserves.reviewed by Sid Smith
An Appointment With Mr YeatsThe Waterboys
A passionate, poetic labour of love.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
Distraction PiecesScroobius Pip
For his third album in four years, Scroobius Pip has temporarily gone solo.reviewed by Lou Thomas
Parodia FlareTropics
A smeared glow of echoes, with an intimate understanding of accidental melodies.reviewed by Brad Barrett
HeritageOpeth
Heritage will surely be seen as one of their most accomplished works.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
Whatever Teeth
The electro-punk trio's debut is as deliriously creative as it is insufferably obnoxious.reviewed by Chris Lo
Black JunkExit_International
No ballads, just growling basslines from this rabid art punk debut.reviewed by Camilla Pia
Wriggle and Writhe Tim Edey & Brendan Power
One of the more colourful folk albums of 2011, from a pair of true virtuosos.reviewed by Colin Irwin
