Latest Reviews 19-25 March 2012 
Songlines Music Awards 2012Various Artists
The great magazine’s reputation slips rather on this less-than-dazzling compilation.reviewed by John Doran
Daily IntakeHint
The British producer means business on this third long-play set of low frequencies.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
All Our ReasonsBilly Hart
A gem from the ECM label, and one of the best jazz LPs of 2012 so far.reviewed by Peter Marsh
TezzSajid-Wajid
A plain and forgettable affair that falls short of expectations.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar
Mixed EmotionsTanlines
A peppy, optimistic set, but lacking original thought and ultimately a bit dated.reviewed by Natalie Hardwick
Happy to YouMiike Snow
A greater leap forwards than we could have expected the trio to make.reviewed by John Aizlewood
The Band PerryThe Band Perry
Radio-friendly country fare, exceptionally produced but lacking originality.reviewed by Sid Smith
Soul Is Heavy Nneka
Intelligent, affecting third album from Nigerian/German chanteuse.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
Pretty UglyDVA
An exhilarating debut album from Leon Smart’s DVA alias, full of complexity.reviewed by Ian Roullier
Batida Batida
Contemporary Angolan-Portuguese beats issued by the ever-exemplary Soundway label.reviewed by David Katz
We Bought a ZooJónsi
Cameron Crowe’s dreams come true as he co-writes with the Icelander on this soundtrack.reviewed by Mike Diver
YoRoberto Fonseca
Fonseca is one of the most exciting musicians in the new Cuban scene.reviewed by Robin Denselow
PaintedNarrows
A stunning hardcore collection which will rank as one of 2012’s best.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
In GambiaSizzla
A set that gives voice to his harder, danceable side.reviewed by Angus Taylor
Lights Air Castles
Anglo-Swedish indie trio with a penchant for big choruses release their debut album.reviewed by Johnny Sharp
World, You Need a Change of MindKindness
Shamanic and shambolic in equal measure, there's genuine invention at play here.reviewed by Iain Moffatt
No GodsSharks
A cracking debut from a rightly rising British band with real crossover appeal.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence
NarrowSoap&Skin
A striking second set of enveloping sounds from the young Austrian.reviewed by Mike Diver
The OF Tape Vol. 2Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All
‘Post-fame’ follow-up to notorious rap crew’s 2008 online-only debut.reviewed by Paul Lester
InterstellarFrankie Rose
Rose’s strength and versatility as a composer shines through on this second LP.reviewed by Noel Gardner
The Dillinger Escape PlanThe Dillinger Escape Plan
The New Jersey mathcore band’s debut EP founds the traits that’d make their career.reviewed by Mike Diver
Father CreeperSpoek Mathambo
The South African covers a hodgepodge of styles – but move with him and it’s worth it.reviewed by David Stubbs
Faithful ManLee Fields
It should be no problem for Fields to find a new audience with this collection.reviewed by Ian Wade
IIIJamie Hartman
Glossy fare from the former Ben’s Brother frontman.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
Port of Morrow The Shins
A record with so much clever and excitable beauty, yet strangely disappointing.reviewed by Martin Aston
Matter FixedMarlon Roudette
A significant success on the continent, this London-born singer is now chasing UK hits.reviewed by Mike Diver
Sonik KicksPaul Weller
An emotional, experimental ride, Weller’s 11th solo LP is brilliant stuff.reviewed by Jude Rogers
The General StrikeAnti-Flag
Pittsburgh punks prove that, for some, the times they aren’t a-changin’.reviewed by Ian Winwood
