Latest Reviews 11-17 June 2012 
In Our HeadsHot Chip
Dance music with feelings; beats in cardigans… and Hot Chip through and through.reviewed by Jen Long
Life in a Beautiful LightAmy Macdonald
Macdonald’s a fine songwriter, but her performances lack a singular, standout appeal.reviewed by Mike Diver
The Plot Against Common SenseFuture of the Left
Subversion of the most intelligent, insidious, inventive kind.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
RispahThe Invisible
A set of contemplation and catharsis, maintaining its emotional grip for a long time.reviewed by Mike Diver
What the World Needs NowThe Sugarman 3
Thirty-seven economical minutes of discerning soulful party stompers.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
Unity Band Pat Metheny
Arguably one of Metheny’s best releases in recent times.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
Machines That Make Civilization FunBigg Jus
Ex-Company Flow rapper’s radical, mind-scrambling fourth solo album.reviewed by Stevie Chick
Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & FamilyWaka Flocka Flame
Flocka’s latest tunes are sure to fit your local strip club’s set list.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
MoxxyTroyka
An electric trio that easily stands out from the UK jazz crowd.reviewed by Martin Longley
TroubleTotally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
An outstanding debut album that's been a long time coming.reviewed by Ele Beattie
The Bravest Man in the UniverseBobby Womack
Eighteen years after his last new material, the soul legend is back.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
The Old Grey Whistle Test: LiveVarious Artists
A set of nostalgia and discovery, with thrilling turns from Tom Waits and Rory Gallagher.reviewed by Mike Diver
Looking 4 MyselfUsher
Trim its fat and this album showcases a new and exciting sound for Usher.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
Light of the NorthMiaoux Miaoux
Pretty electro from Glasgow which suffers from stunted imagination.reviewed by Brad Barrett
Saltash BellsJohn Surman
A solo LP of great merit that pays tribute to its maker’s West Country upbringing.reviewed by John Eyles
A Curva da CinturaArnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabaté
Unusual supergroup delivers a set that’s more sketches than songs proper.reviewed by Jon Lusk
Golden Horns: The Best of Boban i Marko Marković Orkestar Boban i Marko Marković Orkestar
Accessible best-of set from the brassy Serbian heavyweights.reviewed by John Doran
Mysterious Phonk: Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrpSpaceGhostPurrp
Sinister and shadowy raps to enjoy at your own risk.reviewed by Darren Loucaides
