Latest Reviews 18-24 June 2012 
The Lost TapesCan
Can do: quintessential krautrock rescued from the archives.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever DoFiona Apple
A great fourth album in a career not lacking for high points.reviewed by James Skinner
Ask the DustLorn
The producer has thrown down another musical challenge that’s well worth rising to.reviewed by Ian Roullier
Song CycleVan Dyke Parks
This idiosyncratic, experimental debut is a richly rewarding listen.reviewed by Daniel Ross
MICroscopeRiz MC
The actor-and-rapper’s debut is a warts'n'all affair of absolute conviction.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
MICroscopeRiz MC
The equivalent of setting up a city-sized PA system and cranking it to maximum.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
The Cherry ThingNeneh Cherry & The Thing
More than just a welcome return – it’s an essential album.reviewed by John Doran
LuciferPeaking Lights
Sure they make floaty, flighty music - but on this showing, let’s not kill all hippies.reviewed by Chris Parkin
Spirit FictionRavi Coltrane
Jazz saxophonist evokes his family's fine reputation on this new LP.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
Shake the TreeNell Bryden
A recommended second album of well-crafted songs, worth investigating.reviewed by David Quantick
OceaniaThe Smashing Pumpkins
Chicagoan enigmas return with dazzling and complex ninth studio album.reviewed by Ian Winwood
Justin BieberBelieve
Bieber’s new collection, marking his growth to adulthood, exceeds all expectations.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
A Million Lights Cheryl
It’s the more sincere moments that prove standouts on Cheryl’s third album.reviewed by Al Fox
