Latest Reviews 21-27 February 2011 
HungerFrankie & The Heartstrings
A joyous collection of smile-along anthems from the Sunderland five-piece.reviewed by Mike Diver
Asleep on the FloodplainSix Organs of Admittance
Ben Chasny’s solo venture continues to tackle folk as if the 1970s never ended.reviewed by Martin Longley
AshoreJune Tabor
Tabor’s a colossus, and this is one of her finest hours.reviewed by Colin Irwin
Kaleidoscope HeartSara Bareilles
A mainstream marshmallow with an acidic coating worth a lick.reviewed by Mark Beaumont
Trainsong: Guitar Compositions 1967-2010Michael Chapman
Stunning double album mapping the career of an underrated folk great.reviewed by Spencer Grady
YuckYuck
They successfully hit many of rock’s sweet spots on this debut LP.reviewed by Martin Aston
The OctopusAmplifier
A sprawling prog-rock masterpiece from the Manchester trio.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
End It AllBeans
Ambitious, and brilliant, fourth LP from the New York MC.reviewed by Mike Diver
Live in SomersetSteve Knightley
Show of Hands songwriter delivers an expectedly impressive solo live set.reviewed by Robin Denselow
Underneath the PineToro Y Moi
Warm, wistful and nostalgic without ever coming on too maudlin.reviewed by Reef Younis
HabitsNeon Trees
Shiny rock hopefuls, given a break by The Killers, who aren’t quite there yet.reviewed by Mike Diver
Live in MarciacBrad Mehldau
Music so rich that it’s possible to believe two players are at work.reviewed by John Eyles
Fish Market, Part 2Chali 2na
A fine, streamlined mixtape release from the former Jurassic 5 MC and friends.reviewed by Mike Diver
The Secret Sisters The Secret Sisters
Alabama sisters’ T-Bone Burnett-aided debut is a strong, promising start.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
A Worcester LadymassTrio Mediaeval
An absolute delight that has been worth the wait.reviewed by Graham Rogers
Smart FleshThe Low Anthem
Easy-going and mellifluous, songs built on the simplest of patterns.reviewed by Mike Haydock
MatildaStateless
An ambitious second LP from the Leeds band, mixing electronica with soul and strings.reviewed by Mike Diver
Until the Light of MorningEssie Jain
New York-based folk artist’s third album is a beautiful set of baby-soothing songs.reviewed by Mike Diver
In Arms EPDavid’s Lyre
A promising debut EP from a British artist worth watching out for in 2011.reviewed by Mike Diver
We're New HereGil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx
A cohesive, considered masterpiece in its own right.reviewed by Ele Beattie
