Latest Reviews 30 July - 5 August 2012 
Dark Roots of EarthTestament
Thrash metal legends’ 10th album doesn’t quite match their previous highs.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
Unfaithfully YoursGeneral Fiasco
The best tracks here are made for glorious summer sing-alongs.reviewed by Mike Haydock
The KillerShed
Captivating twists on the techno template pepper this Berlin producer’s third LP.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
Tourist / SleeperSeams
Producer’s double EP suggests he’ll have the capacity to dazzle, in time.reviewed by Mike Diver
MajorFang Island
It’s impossible to come away from Major without a big grin plastered from ear to ear.reviewed by Mike Diver
Blur 21: The BoxBlur
A glorious collection, placing Blur firmly amongst the very best bands of all time.reviewed by Ian Wade
Bass Culture Various Artists
An excellent series worth full marks, as every track here is an absolute winner.reviewed by David Katz
The Rough Guide to Undiscovered WorldVarious Artists
A high-quality collection of labyrinthine fusions from tantalisingly unfamiliar artists.reviewed by Martin Longley
The Great Southern TrendkillPantera
A shiny new vinyl reissue of the band’s most diverse and ferocious offering.reviewed by Alex Deller
From the Roots Up Delilah
With an inimitable voice and a charismatic presence, Delilah is pop royalty in waiting.reviewed by Al Fox
ContrastConor Maynard
A credible collection of electronic RnB owing a debt to a more-grown-up Justin.reviewed by Nick Levine
God Forgives, I Don’tRick Ross
Ross’ first UK top 10 album shows how big-budget rap can avoid crass clichés.reviewed by Mike Diver
Voice in the Wilderness, Schelomo, From Jewish Life; Kol Nidrei (cello: Natalie Clein; BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra; conductor: Ilan Volkov)Ernest Bloch and Max Bruch
A lovely piece of programming, tenderly performed.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
Diversions Vol. 2The Unthanks with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
The Unthanks carefully offer a hand of comfort to these tales of ordinary sadness.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
