Latest Reviews 18-24 February 2013 
FlumeFlume
Proves that potential mass appeal need not come at the expense of creative flair.reviewed by Ian Roullier
Stand FastChristopher Rees
A simple and direct, and certainly endearing sixth set from the Welshman.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
Rough CarpentersThe Black Twig Pickers
Disciples of tradition return with their best offering yet.reviewed by Spencer Grady
Jamie LidellJamie Lidell
Lidell layers on 80s pop-soul production techniques for his latest studio album.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
You’re NothingIceage
Young Danish punks create a beautiful noise for the worldwide disaffected.reviewed by Ben Myers
no worldinc.
Gifted LA siblings come of age, and you’ll want what they’re having.reviewed by Si Hawkins
The Marriage of True MindsMatmos
The catalyst of creation located in the power of psychic persuasion.reviewed by Spencer Grady
30th Anniversary Box SetNOFX
Satirical Californian punks display cockroach-like endurance.reviewed by Ben Myers
Push the Sky AwayNick Cave & The Bad Seeds
An LP as weighty, compelling and brilliant as The Bad Seeds have ever produced.reviewed by James Skinner
The New LifeGirls Names
Belfast band reinvents its sound and comes up smelling of roses.reviewed by Mike Haydock
TaléSalif Keita
A loveable enough effort from the Malian star.reviewed by Jon Lusk
Ellington in AnticipationMark Lockheart
Seems sure to appeal equally to fans of Polar Bear, Lockheart and the Duke.reviewed by John Eyles
Live at the Royal Albert HallEmeli Sandé
Sandé’s first live album features all the hits – but there’s little edge on display.reviewed by Nick Levine
Angels Without WingsHeidi Talbot
A fifth solo album somewhat unbalanced by inappropriate guest turns.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
Fire It UpJoe Cocker
Cocker’s an oddly innocuous voice on an album too smooth to really impress.reviewed by Sid Smith
