Latest Reviews 6-12 February 2012 
Lonely Are the BraveMaverick Sabre
Part of a crowd rather than a true Maverick, this singer nevertheless charms in measures.reviewed by Mike Diver
Kisses on the BottomPaul McCartney
A very pleasurable set of less-than-common covers from the still-rocking knight.reviewed by Patrick Humphries
BonesYoung Guns
London-based prospects return with an energetic second album.reviewed by Ian Winwood
No One Can Ever KnowThe Twilight Sad
These songs are more than ostentatious angst; they’re doors onto shadowy, eerie scenes.reviewed by Darren Loucaides
Montauk VariationsMatthew Bourne
An expectations-confounding listen of solo piano experimentation.reviewed by Martin Longley
High Ceilings & CollarbonesJuan Zelada
A decent debut from the Spanish singer, but one unlikely to linger in the memory.reviewed by Mike Diver
Six Cups of RebelLindstrøm
Something of an experimental misfire from the Norwegian producer.reviewed by Alex Denney
Chimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob DylanVarious Artists
A largely redundant and frequently downright woeful endeavour.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
The SinglesGoldfrapp
The most versatile and glitteringly brilliant pop band of our new millennium.reviewed by Jaime Gill
Yours Truly, Cellophane NoseBeth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of Destiny
Now, it seems, her time has finally come.reviewed by David Sheppard
Format Pet Shop Boys
Confirms that Tennant and Lowe have always been songwriters first and pop stars second.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
Necessary Mayhem – Future CutsVarious Artists
The future looks bright for all involved in this compelling compilation.reviewed by Angus Taylor
Blue MoonAhmad Jamal
An unpredictable new set from the influential pianist.reviewed by Martin Longley
Pray to Be FreeJames Levy and The Blood Red Rose
A smouldering album wrapped in velvet strings and suave horns.reviewed by Martin Aston
The Black Session: Paris, 10 May 2011Wire
A neat manifesto update for those who’ve not been paying full attention.reviewed by Alex Deller
Songs: The AirmenMartin Shaw
This revisiting of Shaw’s songs has produced some ear-pricking results.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
7 Welcome to London Various Artists
A soulful soundtrack that transcends the language barrier on its emotional journey.reviewed by Ashanti Omkar
TrampSharon Van Etten
Album three broadens her already sublime sound while exhibiting greater confidence.reviewed by James Skinner
Le Voyage Dans La Lune Air
Perhaps the ‘most Air’ collection the French pair has ever mustered.reviewed by Ian Wade
Blues FuneralMark Lanegan Band
A mighty voice of formidably expressive multitudes, here given room to roar.reviewed by Kevin Harley
Around the WorldRaul Malo
An exquisite-sounding live recording from the Mavericks frontman.reviewed by Martin Longley
Complete Piano Sonatas – Volume 1: Heroic Ideals / Eternal Feminine Youth (piano: HJ Lim)Ludwig van Beethoven
Pianist Lim tackles these pieces with invention as much as she does with respect.reviewed by Daniel Ross
Back in the DaysMichael Gibbs and the NDR Bigband
An immensely enjoyable set from an under-represented talent.reviewed by Peter Marsh
Berg & Beethoven: Violin Concertos (Isabelle Faust; Orchestra Mozart; Claudio Abbado)Various Artists
Well matches the angst-ridden Berg of the 30s with Beethoven's 19th century romanticism.reviewed by Graham Rogers
