Latest Reviews 27 August - 2 September 2012 
NocturneWild Nothing
A smart and sophisticated album existing in its own pop moment.reviewed by Jude Clarke
SebenzaLV
Will ensure that the word-of-mouth buzz surrounding this trio continues to grow.reviewed by Ian Roullier
ORARita Ora
A fun debut, but Ora struggles to impose her own appealing identity on proceedings.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
ArkeologyWorld Party
Back at last for a little life laundry, Karl Wallinger unlocks his archive.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
Easy Star’s ThrillahEasy Star All-Stars
A fine crossover collection throwing interesting silhouettes behind the King of Pop.reviewed by Angus Taylor
Lo Fi High Fives: A Kind of Best OfR. Stevie Moore
Songs of subterranean AOR, with guitars tripping the light fantastic.reviewed by Martin Aston
Music Is Better Than WordsSeth MacFarlane
An unexpected but endearing valentine to the 1940s and 50s.reviewed by Adrian Edwards
Dead End KingsKatatonia
Superb ninth set from the Swedish gloom-metallers.reviewed by Raziq Rauf
The Seer Swans
A double-album masterpiece from one of the most vital rock bands on the planet.reviewed by Chris Power
HeldHoly Other
Debut album of ethereal soul from mysterious producer.reviewed by Paul Lester
ContactNoisettes
A likeable and accomplished third set from the London pair.reviewed by Nick Levine
Student of the Year Vishal-Shekhar
This college campus soundtrack barely scrapes a passing grade.reviewed by Jaspreet Pandohar
Havoc and Bright LightsAlanis Morissette
Morissette’s mellower these days, but her music still packs potency.reviewed by Nick Levine
My Head Is an AnimalOf Monsters and Men
This belated UK debut makes clear that Of Monsters and Men are no one-hit wonders.reviewed by Mike Haydock
Dead in the BootElbow
A fine B sides set that’s much more than a mere stopgap release.reviewed by Andy Fyfe
Believe You Me OMBRE
Sultry summer nights following lazy days, you’ve just found your new soundtrack.reviewed by Mike Diver
BeamsMatthew Dear
Dear’s excellent fifth album delivers a bigger, more accessible sound.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
Solo Piano IIChilly Gonzales
Tranquillity triumphs on the erudite Canadian’s latest album.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
Neck of the WoodsDaniel Herskedal and Marius Neset
A pristine production from the young Norwegian duo.reviewed by Martin Longley
