Latest Reviews 2-8 July 2012 
Dream Life Mary Epworth
It blows hot and cold, but this debut is still a striking calling card.reviewed by Colin Irwin
Let It GoHouse Shoes
Detroit producer honours underground hip hop on debut LP.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
Pop TuneShonen Knife
Album 18 hints at a jaded corner in the psyche of this sunniest of bands.reviewed by Jude Clarke
CelesteMy Tiger My Timing
A debut that might well become some people’s perfect summer soundtrack.reviewed by Kris Griffiths
Blue Waves EPDrums of Death
The Scottish producer has excelled himself on this refreshing set.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
Ground of Its OwnSam Lee
Lee’s interpretations can stand proudly within these songs’ long histories.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
>>BEAK>
Bristol trio exhibits loose-but-tight grooves and a near-psychic ability to gel as one.reviewed by Noel Gardner
FortuneChris Brown
Fortune’s never a terrible record – it just feels like a pointless one.reviewed by Nick Levine
StaycationsKotki Dwa
An ingenious and accessible second album from the art-pop trio.reviewed by Mike Haydock
Presents the 8thPaul Heaton
An experiment that should revitalise Heaton’s always eccentric muse.reviewed by David Quantick
Ashes and RosesMary Chapin Carpenter
Unlikely to woo passers-by, but long-time admirers will adore Carpenter’s latest.reviewed by Chris Roberts
In the Mouth – A HandFire! with Oren Ambarchi
The Australian guitarist slips naturally into the Swedes’ explosions of excess.reviewed by Martin Longley
Lieder on Record 1898-2012Franz Schubert
These 17 discs comprise essential foundations for any record collection.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Barfi! Pritam Chakraborty
Creative arrangements and beautiful lyrics make for a standout soundtrack.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar
How Not to Make a LivingRewd Adams and The Last Skeptik
The London rapper and producer pal pioneer a new style: recession rap.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
