Latest Reviews 24-30 September 2012 

Kick 25INXS
For a moment, INXS were peerless. This is that moment.reviewed by John Aizlewood

The Bird School of Being HumanWoodpecker Wooliams
Brighton songwriter’s debut LP is an expert exercise in control and restraint.reviewed by Daniel Ross

Reconstructed: The Best of DJ ShadowDJ Shadow
A (mostly) marvellous snapshot of a supreme production talent.reviewed by Mike Diver

Play for TodayUltrasound
A beautiful beast of a comeback from 20th century superstars that never were.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw

¡Uno!Green Day
Californian punks’ ninth LP confirms their status as one of the world’s finest bands.reviewed by Ian Winwood

The HipstersDeacon Blue
Scots’ comeback showcases their tightly defined chemistry and accomplished storytelling.reviewed by Al Fox

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols: Deluxe EditionSex Pistols
The album that changed everything, plus a lot more.reviewed by Ian Winwood

YatraIvo Neame
Marks Neame’s ascent to a stratospheric level as composer, arranger and bandleader.reviewed by Martin Longley

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For all its impressive fireworks, this is a fairly hollow affair from the Canadian.reviewed by Louis Pattison

PiramidaEfterklang
Danish trio bravely, and masterfully, embraces darker themes and moods for album four.reviewed by Stevie Chick

Colonel BloodFighting With Wire
A formidable comeback, this overdue second set finds its makers firing on all cylinders.reviewed by Rory McConnell

Floral GreenTitle Fight
Post-hardcore foursome demonstrates a newfound fullness and depth on album two.reviewed by Alex Deller

BabelMumford & Sons
West London folk superstars return with impressive second album.reviewed by Ian Winwood

Lund QuartetLund Quartet
Bristol quartet impresses with an ambitious, individual debut collection.reviewed by John Eyles

Rinse:20 – Mixed by Uncle DugsVarious Artists
Today’s lesson is the history of jungle; your teacher, Uncle Dugs…reviewed by Matthew Bennett

Like I Used ToLucy Rose
A confident debut record that places Rose where she should be.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman

Good FeelingPaul Carrack
An aptly-named and most enjoyable new solo collection.reviewed by David Quantick

LiveNik Bärtsch’s Ronin
A hair-raising and dazzling celebration of Ronin’s considerable achievements to date.reviewed by Sid Smith

In East LondonWrongtom Meets Deemas J
A collaboration reflecting on three decades of London’s music and culture.reviewed by Darren Loucaides