Latest Reviews 20-26 August 2012 
First Hello to Last GoodbyeTom Bancroft: Trio Red
Bancroft explores fresh musical territories with this great new trio.reviewed by John Eyles
Chapter V Trey Songz
Virginian singer mixes brazen sex chatter with revealing insights on album five.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
Cast the Same Old ShadowDylan LeBlanc
LeBlanc’s second album presents proof positive that break-ups aren’t all bad.reviewed by Leonie Cooper
World MusicGoat
Surrender your mind, body and soul to the Goat…reviewed by Alex Deller
Life Is PeopleBill Fay
The stunning return of a prodigal son you never knew existed.reviewed by Martin Aston
The Midsummer StationOwl City
A bold and brave new album that steps from the bedroom into the spotlight.reviewed by John Aizlewood
The Glorious DeadThe Heavy
The Heavy’s capacity for rabble-rousing is a potent strength.reviewed by Paul Clarke
Key to the KuffsJJ DOOM
A terrific collaboration between two of hip hop’s maverick talents.reviewed by Noel Gardner
Misty EyeAiden Grimshaw
The young singer successfully banishes memories of his X Factor experience.reviewed by Nick Levine
Four Bloc Party
Four may be 2012’s most exciting guitar album – who would have predicted that?reviewed by Jaime Gill
DevotionJessie Ware
The sort of sophisticated, soulful pop record that comes along all too rarely.reviewed by Mike Diver
Dreamless SleepEvan Caminiti
Owl soars solo on seductive cosmic flight.reviewed by Spencer Grady
Into the Diamond SunStealing Sheep
Hugely impressive debut LP from the Liverpool trio.reviewed by John Aizlewood
Fragrant WorldYeasayer
Once you’ve settled into it, Yeasayer’s Fragrant World is a wonderful place to explore.reviewed by Alix Buscovic
Cyrk IICate Le Bon
A second helping of Cyrk, accentuating the dreamier haunts of part one.reviewed by Martin Aston
Election Special Ry Cooder
Cooder comes out fighting on this presidential election-themed collection.reviewed by Colin Irwin
Hot CakesThe Darkness
The Darkness’ comeback album isn’t quite what the doctor ordered.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
