Latest Reviews 2-8 April 2012 
WonkyOrbital
A fantastic return which will appeal to middle-aged ravers and fresher ears alike.reviewed by Ian Wade
Pink Friday: Roman ReloadedNicki Minaj
This second studio album cements Minaj’s reputation as a truly unique entity.reviewed by Al Fox
A+EGraham Coxon
Former Blur guitarist continues to innovate on his thrilling eighth solo release.reviewed by Camilla Pia
Simone FeliceSimone Felice
This debut is never less than pleasant, but only rarely is it truly memorable.reviewed by James Skinner
I Love You, it’s CoolBear in Heaven
The Brooklyn band’s third album grabs the listener from its first play.reviewed by Chris Beanland
Eighty OneYppah
A fantastically optimistic antidote to these bleak ‘days of austerity’.reviewed by Ian Roullier
Folila Amadou & Mariam
An odd mix of stripped-back sounds and guest-heavy cuts muddles this sixth LP.reviewed by David Katz
RantThe Futureheads
An exhilarating stunt that more than whets the appetite for what comes next.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
IradelphicClark
A shift of pace from the Warp artist produces some interesting results.reviewed by Chris Parkin
Radio Music Society Esperanza Spalding
The young bassist-vocalist follows her 2011 Grammy win with a fine fourth album.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
Locked DownDr. John
A very 21st century LP from an ageless artist always worth listening to.reviewed by David Quantick
New Wild EverywhereGreat Lake Swimmers
The Canadians’ fifth set tweaks their established formula with splendid results.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Viva HateMorrissey
Moz has taken his editor’s hand to this solo debut – but does it lead to better results?reviewed by Martin Aston
Dear…Keaton Henson
A collection of small music and slow sounds, this great debut creeps up on the listener.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
Electronic Earth Labrinth
A polished debut that’ll leave his fans wanting more.reviewed by Al Fox
Acousmatic SorceryWillis Earl Beal
A striking debut from a wandering soul promising lo-fi blues and poetic dramas.reviewed by Mike Diver
QuakersQuakers
Cult vocalists and complete unknowns trade the mic on this Earth-shaking hip hop set.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
Walking DarkPhronesis
With Walking Dark, Hoiby, Neame and Eger might soon be very big names indeed.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
Tales From the Barrel House Seth Lakeman
A fine, genuinely solo sixth LP from the Devon-born folk artist.reviewed by Colin Irwin
Electric CablesLightships
A comfortable masterclass from a songwriter in complete command of his aesthetic.reviewed by Alex Denney
Both LightsAU
This duo is at its best when being earthily monumental, with an emphasis on the mental.reviewed by Martin Longley
Drive: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackCliff Martinez
An impeccably-crafted soundscape that hints at quiet violence and unresolved tensions.reviewed by Alex Deller
Hot HouseChick Corea & Gary Burton
An energetic new duo set from a pair of sidemen turned icons themselves.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
First ServeDe La Soul’s Plug One & Plug Two Present... First Serve
A somewhat flawed but nonetheless enjoyable concept piece from a pair of De La souls.reviewed by Paul Lester
Kindertotenlieder / Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (contralto: Sara Mingardo; cello and conductor: Luigi Piovano; Musici Aurei)Gustav Mahler
One of the most expertly compiled and emotively performed programmes around.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
WeaponsLostprophets
Welsh-Anglo rock sextet returns with a purposeful fifth album.reviewed by Ian Winwood
Look Around the Corner Quantic & Alice Russell with the Combo Bárbaro
An exceptional collaboration - like manna from heaven for leftfield soul fans.reviewed by Louis Pattison
