Latest Reviews 29 October - 4 November 2012 

American Soul Mick Hucknall
Please, don’t let him be misunderstood…reviewed by Daryl Easlea

Release Pangaea
Producer’s progress from pure dubstep is marked by moments of compelling abstraction.reviewed by Chris Power

Landing on a HundredCody ChesnuTT
Modern soul music the way it should be…reviewed by Wyndham Wallace

The Velvet Underground & Nico - 45th Anniversary EditionThe Velvet Underground
So many years on, The Velvets’ debut still sounds extraordinary.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw

SpiderwebbedStumbleine
Accessible, atmospheric electronica for the climax-chasing comedown.reviewed by Mike Diver

Human NatureSoothsayers
A pleasantly surprising offering from London’s reggae-and-beyond outfit.reviewed by Angus Taylor

Tinsel and LightsTracey Thorn
Christmas songs served sugar free by the voice of Everything but the Girl.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace

Then Again: The AnthologyDavid Sanborn
A handpicked compilation focusing on Sanborn’s smoother output.reviewed by John Eyles

Black MusicDark Horses
A debut of limited success from the Brighton newcomers.reviewed by Lou Thomas

Psychedelic PillNeil Young & Crazy Horse
Another great album from Young and his rawest of backing bands.reviewed by David Quantick

Halloween II / Halloween III: Season of the WitchJohn Carpenter
Essential listening for anyone fond of trouser-ruining horror scores.reviewed by Alex Deller

18 MonthsCalvin Harris
A collection almost exclusively in the key of triumph – how can it fail?reviewed by Fraser McAlpine

The SeedsThe Seeds
A worthwhile experience no matter how familiar you are with its many pleasures.reviewed by Alex Deller

The Abbey Road SessionsKylie Minogue
Minogue's vocals show more range and technique here than she's usually credited with.reviewed by Nick Levine

1982 + BJ Cole1982 + BJ Cole
Pedal steel maestro hooks up with enigmatic Norwegian trio.reviewed by Spencer Grady