Latest Reviews 23-29 July 2012 
ill ManorsPlan B
Unrelentingly bleak situations depicted with a cinematic eye for detail.reviewed by Michael Cragg
channel ORANGEFrank Ocean
Odd Future singer delivers standout major label debut.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
ShrinesPurity Ring
One of the year’s most arresting debuts from a band sounding like nobody but themselves.reviewed by Jude Clarke
HandwrittenThe Gaslight Anthem
New Jersey quartet continues to impress with their self-styled ‘soul punk’.reviewed by Alistair Lawrence
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde: Expanded EditionThe Pharcyde
The L.A. group’s classic debut of 1992 reissued with bonus instrumentals and remixes.reviewed by Mike Diver
The Soul Sessions Vol 2Joss Stone
Stone returns to her covers comfort zone, with excellent results.reviewed by John Aizlewood
NeverMicachu & The Shapes
Hits like a spring-mounted boxing glove to your peripheral vision.reviewed by Alex Denney
SilencioLætitia Sadier
This second solo LP makes politics sound like the sexiest thing in the world.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
GossamerPassion Pit
An impressive and varied second album, but one underpinned by noticeable troubles.reviewed by Lou Thomas
Loma VistaFamily of the Year
A word-of-mouth debut LP that’ll make perfect sense when the situation suits.reviewed by Ian Wade
Dance Again...The HitsJennifer Lopez
An overdue hits collection from the versatile, enduring New Yorker.reviewed by Michael Cragg
Human AgainIngrid Michaelson
Lyrically deep and musically adventurous, Michaelson has it all.reviewed by John Aizlewood
Antennas to Hell: The Best of SlipknotSlipknot
Truly brilliant best-of collection from the Des Moines metal misfits.reviewed by Greg Moffitt
Advaitic Songs Om
Om’s material on LP five is more glorious and all-consuming than ever before.reviewed by Alex Deller
WhompyjawedThe Black Twig Pickers
Exuberant and joyful are the key words on these extended hoedowns.reviewed by Martin Longley
FamilyThe Cast of Cheers
It’s got catchy choruses and rousing hooks, but originality’s gone AWOL on this debut.reviewed by Mike Diver
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel - MacMillan Series Vol 1 (Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic; Colin Currie; Gordan Nikolic) James MacMillan
A tour-de-force world premiere is the star attraction of this great release.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
The CollectionVangelis
At his best, he’s a composer capable of producing enduring masterpieces.reviewed by Mike Diver
Dubstep Allstars Vol.9: Silkie and Quest Various Artists
A harmonious family affair from the dubstep duo.reviewed by Ben Arnold
