Latest Reviews 15-21 October 2012 

BroadsideBellowhead
Album four from one of folk’s 21st century success stories.reviewed by Jude Rogers

Wake the UnionShow of Hands
Those already under this band’s wingspan are sure to be richly rewarded.reviewed by Jeanette Leech

The Savage HeartThe Jim Jones Revue
A band for times when only a growling, snarling blast of unreconstructed r‘n’r will do.reviewed by Jude Clarke

Jake BuggJake Bugg
Ubiquity may beckon for this rising Nottingham singer-songwriter.reviewed by Chris Roberts

MetzMetz
A fervent, joyous reminder of the power of hyper-distorted, anti-social noise.reviewed by Jimmy Martin

Dept. of DisappearanceJason Lytle
Grandaddy frontman’s second solo LP is a set of impressive depth and scale.reviewed by Chris Roberts

Ultraísta Ultraísta
A collection that seems set to be a cult favourite.reviewed by Lou Thomas

Come Home to MamaMartha Wainwright
The Canadian-American singer has realised her best record to date.reviewed by Martin Aston

Still LifeKylie Auldist
An invocation of classic 1960s and early-70s soul sounds.reviewed by Martin Longley

The Real Sound of JamaicaBob Marley & The Wailers
A compilation for completists only.reviewed by Lloyd Bradley

Sunken CondosDonald Fagen
Relaxed of groove but certainly sophisticated, this is Fagen on form.reviewed by Martin Aston

The Haunted ManBat for Lashes
An impressive third LP from Natasha Kahn, but somehow lacking heart.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace

GlassheartLeona Lewis
Leona’s latest largely plays up to expectations.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine

Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Godspeed have once again created a challenging, intense, evocative work.reviewed by Jude Clarke

The Silicone VeilSusanne Sundfør
Marked by moments of near-inexpressible brilliance.reviewed by Luke Slater

Life Is ElsewhereLittle Comets
Northeast indie trio’s second LP is most striking at its most atypical.reviewed by James Skinner

House of LegendsCourtney Pine
Pine’s latest explores territories away from typical jazz styles.reviewed by Martin Longley

Welcome to Bat CountryThe Golden Age of Steam
UK jazz outfit’s second set explores newer, stranger territory.reviewed by Daniel Spicer

Fletcher Moss ParkMatthew Halsall
Manchester musician carves a strong individual identity on album four.reviewed by Daniel Spicer

Sundark and RiverlightPatrick Wolf
Marking a decade of releases, this set shows that Wolf is a songwriter to be admired.reviewed by Tom Hocknell

Harpsichord Concertos (Retrospect Ensemble; harpsichord/director: Matthew Halls) Johann Sebastian Bach
A fresh-feeling recording of ear-popping brilliance.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner