Latest Reviews 3-9 October 2011 
Era Extraña Neon Indian
A second album that’s easy to admire but hard to love.reviewed by John Aizlewood
Timez Are Weird These Days Theophilus London
Rapper’s new album has staying power way beyond any flavour-of-the-month fascination.reviewed by Al Fox
KatangZun Zun Egui
An exhilarating 10-track debut from the intense Bristol four-piece.reviewed by John Aizlewood
MetalsFeist
Finds the Canadian singer in the form of her life.reviewed by James Skinner
The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams Various Artists
A deserved and haunting evocation of what might have been.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
In the BeginningChoir of Merton College, Oxford
A stunning recording debut, and a choir to keep an eye and ear on.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
The Less You Know, the BetterDJ Shadow
Something of a return to form – just don’t expect an Endtroducing beater.reviewed by Ian Wade
Late Night TalesMGMT
An insightful, and rather brilliant, mix from the odd-pop duo.reviewed by Ian Wade
New LookNew Look
One of the most distinctive new sounds of the year.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
Sinners Never SleepYou Me at Six
On which the Surrey band matures, largely to the benefit of their material.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence
Easy MeatLaFaro
Belfast band’s second album will challenge you from the outset.reviewed by Rory McConnell
Ocean's Kingdom (conductor: John Wilson; The London Classical Orchestra)Paul McCartney
McCartney is out of his depth on this four-movement piece for the New York City Ballet.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
Romantic ComedyBig Troubles
A complete absence of originality spoils this set from the Brooklyn four-piece.reviewed by Brad Barrett
Every KingdomBen Howard
An impressive debut LP from the Devon-based folk-pop newcomer.reviewed by Nick Levine
Own the NightLady Antebellum
Album number three from the Grammy-winning country-rock trio.reviewed by Mike Diver
DistilledStuart McCallum
Phrases resound with a shimmering vibration, underscored by sympathetic arrangements.reviewed by Martin Longley
MonkeytownModeselektor
Man and machine perfectly aligned, this is one of the best dance albums of 2011.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
EmikaEmika
Disconcerting but bewitching debut from Berlin-based siren.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
Neon DreamsL-Vis 1990
London producer’s debut twists and refines dance tropes of the past.reviewed by David Stubbs
4everevolutionRoots Manuva
A pure, you’re-only-as-old-as-you-feel joy of a fifth album from the Brit-hopper.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
Cinema SongsSarah Blasko
An extended-play offering well worth the admission price.reviewed by Mike Diver
In the Pit of the StomachWe Were Promised Jetpacks
A great second album powered by an edgy, nervous hunger.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
Acallam na Senórach / An Irish Colloquy (National Chamber Choir of Ireland; guitar: Stewart French; Paul Hillier)Tarik O'Regan
Demonstrates O'Regan's natural feel for the voice, and his strong rhythms.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
Places and Other SpacesMcCormack & Yarde Duo
The dazzling virtuosos tackle the ongoing tradition of the saxophone/piano dialogue.reviewed by Martin Longley
