Latest Reviews 28 May - 3 June 2012 
What We Saw From the Cheap SeatsRegina Spektor
The truth about Regina Spektor is that quirky isn't the half of it.reviewed by Nick Levine
Cancer4CureEl-P
A phenomenal third solo album from the forever-pushing-things-forward New Yorker.reviewed by Mike Diver
By the Horns Julia Stone
Stone’s second solo LP offers familiar sounds, and misses the contrast of her brother.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
Boys Don’t Cry Rumer
Sarah Joyce covers male songwriters both culty and canonical on album number two.reviewed by Paul Lester
Copper BlueSugar
NME’s Album of the Year for 1992 reissued with a wealth of worthwhile extras.reviewed by Louis Pattison
2:542:54
A collection of mature and addictive tracks from sisters doing it their own way.reviewed by Jen Long
The PondThe Pond
An elegant, charming and quietly profound record.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
Prince Fatty Presents Hollie Cook in DubHollie Cook
Modern-day dub with authentic depth.reviewed by Martin Longley
1978-1987Peter Tosh
These records are all worth owning, with the new live set a collector’s find.reviewed by Angus Taylor
ComposedJherek Bischoff
Seattle producer’s labour of love makes for a fascinating album.reviewed by Darren Loucaides
Max Payne 3: The Official SoundtrackHEALTH
Balances intensity and introspection well, befitting the game’s conflicted protagonist.reviewed by Mike Diver
Hope in Dirt CityCadence Weapon
Entertaining and inventive, this is a fine third LP proper from the Canadian rapper.reviewed by Mike Diver
Ghettos & GardensJustin Martin
Fun, adventurous party tunes delivered with a carefree attitude.reviewed by Ele Beattie
Sun Midnight SunSara Watkins
Watkins has created a sound that grittily avoids tired country clichés.reviewed by Sid Smith
An Awesome WaveAlt-J
A deeply exciting, original and inventive debut from recommended ones to watch.reviewed by Jen Long
Fall to GracePaloma Faith
Proof that pop doesn't need to be grey and restrained to feel grown-up.reviewed by Nick Levine
Eden / Love Not Money / Baby, the Stars Shine Bright / IdlewildEverything but the Girl
The complete picture of a band hitting a fantastic stride at a very early stage.reviewed by Ian Wade
He Is #1 Malawi Mouse Boys
Refreshingly unencumbered material, and better for its rough edges.reviewed by David Katz
Soul Jazz Records Presents: Studio One Sound Various Artists
An exceptional track selection makes this one a winner.reviewed by David Katz
Teri Meri Kahaani Sajid-Wajid
A crowd pleaser featuring the cream of the industry’s playback singers.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar
The End of an EarRobert Wyatt
Wyatt’s sometimes overlooked solo debut shows off his multi-instrumentalist chops.reviewed by David Stubbs
This is PiLPublic Image Ltd
Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.reviewed by Johnny Sharp
ValtariSigur Rós
Icelandic stars pursue a more peaceful path on their sixth studio LP.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
DaybreakerArchitects
A fine fifth album from the Brighton metallers, set to stand the test of time.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
Magic HourScissor Sisters
The flamboyant poppers rediscover their magic touch on album four.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
