Latest Reviews 13-19 February 2012
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Young Man in America Anaïs Mitchell
A marvel of a record from start to finish.reviewed by James Skinner
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Black Sands Remixed Bonobo
A varied listen every bit as interesting as Black Sands' singular vision.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II Earth
A sparsely-drawn exercise in restraint, meditation and composure.reviewed by Alex Deller
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Our Version of Events Emeli Sandé
A charming and occasionally moving record full of care and polish, effort and grace.reviewed by Lou Thomas
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Rolling Bomber Erland Dahlen
Star Norwegian drummer goes solo with a sometimes creepy debut LP.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
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Plumb Field Music
Album four ploughs furrows that band and listeners have explored together before.reviewed by Chris Beanland
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Be Good Gregory Porter
The Grammy nominee proves he’s the real deal on a marvellous second LP.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
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Breakfast at Tiffany's - 50th Anniversary Edition Henry Mancini
If you don't yet own this Oscar-winning soundtrack, this is the version to go for.reviewed by Charlotte Gardner
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Crying to the Nation I-Octane
A thoroughly decent debut set from a clearly talented dancehall artist.reviewed by David Katz
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ƒin John Talabot
The Spanish producer stays ahead of the game by adhering exclusively to his own rules.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Freedom of Speech Speech Debelle
One of Britain’s most intriguing hopes still has some serious thinking to do.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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Young and Old Tennis
Transplants the pair’s fine ear for a melody onto rather meatier arrangements.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Form & Control The Phenomenal Handclap Band
The New York group tightens its sound with mixed results.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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Melt Young Magic
A cracking debut of invention and intrigue from the New York-based trio.reviewed by Mike Diver