Latest Reviews 5-11 March 2012 
GiantsThe Stranglers
Punk survivors return with a reassuringly odd 17th studio album.reviewed by Ian Winwood
Troubled TimesCast
A pleasant, episodically excellent return from the Power-ful Britpop outfit.reviewed by Iain Moffatt
Barton HollowThe Civil Wars
A timeless, anachronistic debut record from the double-Grammy-winners.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
TuskegeeLionel Richie
The tempos, sentiments and story-telling centres of these songs are perfectly country.reviewed by Lloyd Bradley
King ConAlex Winston
A joyless album where wacky intonation obscures some potentially appealing harmonies.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
BreakfastChiddy Bang
An instant hit with tasty ingredients from the Philadelphia rap duo.reviewed by Martin Aston
Deeper in the WellEric Bibb
Deceptively powerful stuff from the well-travelled bluesman.reviewed by Sid Smith
CrownsCrowns
Cornish good-time punks introduce themselves.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence
Rise Ye Sunken ShipsWe Are Augustines
A triumphant and alive debut album born from the bleakest of experiences.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
The Echo ShowYeti Lane
There’s a seductively majestic quality always at play on Yeti Lane’s second LP.reviewed by David Sheppard
Love at the Bottom of the SeaThe Magnetic Fields
Ten albums on and Stephin Merritt and company show no signs of drying up.reviewed by Camilla Pia
Youth Simian Ghost
Second album of perfect pop from Scandinavian trio.reviewed by Paul Lester
AccelerandoVijay Iyer Trio
Another gift of an album from the Grammy-nominated pianist.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
Point of GoJonquil
A classy and effortless-sounding set from the streamlined Oxford four-piece.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Milk FamousWhite Rabbits
A smart, retronic record for anyone who wanted The King of Limbs to be more sing-along.reviewed by Mark Beaumont
The ClearingBowerbirds
A natural progression, and the best LP yet from the indie-folk couple.reviewed by James Skinner
Temple BeautifulChuck Prophet
The Californian’s 12th LP suggests he’s ready to be as celebrated as Richman and Reed.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
Ex LivesEvery Time I Die
This sixth studio set might just be Buffalo hardcore crew ETID’s greatest album yet.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
One Second of LoveNite Jewel
A triumph of candour, clarity and considerable charm, this is a precious second LP.reviewed by Iain Moffatt
ZooCeremony
The San Francisco punks’ anger has been refined and reshaped on LP number four.reviewed by Chris Parkin
How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?Sinéad O’Connor
The Irish songbird's best album in years is full of vim and vigour.reviewed by Nick Levine
Wrecking BallBruce Springsteen
The leader of the free world returns with his 17th studio album.reviewed by Ian Winwood
Secret SymphonyKatie Melua
A fine fifth album from Melua, mixing accomplished covers with original material.reviewed by Adrian Edwards
Shallow BedDry the River
A brave debut from a long-hyped band, mixing punkish energy with folk elements.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
A Song of Farewell: Music of Mourning & ConsolationPaul McCreesh / Gabrielli Consort
Contrasting yet complementary, this is guaranteed to draw you into reflection.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
