Reviews 
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2013-02-25
Lady Lady
Terrific transatlantic collaboration from soul singers Terri Walker and Nicole Wray.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
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2013-02-18
Heart and Soul Clinton Fearon
The former Gladiators singer has lost none of his magic.reviewed by David Katz
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2013-02-15
Back Into the Woods Ed Harcourt
Harcourt’s sixth album features moments of deft, delicate brilliance.reviewed by Jaime Gill
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2013-02-11
Forever Endeavour Ron Sexsmith
Another great album from the Canadian, posing the question: why is he not bigger?reviewed by David Sheppard
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2013-01-09
Jama Ko Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba
One of Mali’s most popular artists continues to impress on the global stage.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2013-01-07
Fade Yo La Tengo
Several sounds turned into a single gorgeous one, Fade is YLT’s most settled LP for years.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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2013-01-07
{Awayland} Villagers
A follow-up marking Villagers out as interesting, literate and imaginative storytellers.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2012-11-26
The Jazz Age The Bryan Ferry Orchestra
An album as fascinating as it is perplexing, and one to be applauded.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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2012-09-20
Archipelago Hidden Orchestra
Despite moments of distinction, this second LP doesn’t stand up to repeat listens.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
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2012-08-27
Easy Star’s Thrillah Easy Star All-Stars
A fine crossover collection throwing interesting silhouettes behind the King of Pop.reviewed by Angus Taylor
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2012-08-24
Summer Special Euros Childs
A perfect little world of mid-tempo, piano-based, chorus-heavy impressions.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2012-08-24
Sun Cat Power
A brave and adventurous change in direction from Chan Marshall.reviewed by James Skinner
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2012-08-24
Green Onions Booker T. & the MG’s
They defined the Stax sound, but were always more than just a backing band.reviewed by Sean Egan
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2012-08-23
The No Testament Sam Carter
Bookended by brilliance, Carter’s second LP sags in its middle.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
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2012-08-20
Election Special Ry Cooder
Cooder comes out fighting on this presidential election-themed collection.reviewed by Colin Irwin
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2012-08-20
Into the Diamond Sun Stealing Sheep
Hugely impressive debut LP from the Liverpool trio.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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2012-08-16
Solo Piano II Chilly Gonzales
Tranquillity triumphs on the erudite Canadian’s latest album.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
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2012-08-14
Diversions Vol. 2 The Unthanks with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
The Unthanks carefully offer a hand of comfort to these tales of ordinary sadness.reviewed by Jeanette Leech
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2012-08-14
Cyrk II Cate Le Bon
A second helping of Cyrk, accentuating the dreamier haunts of part one.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2012-08-08
30 - Real World at WOMAD Various Artists
A double-CD set that superbly showcases this label’s remarkable history.reviewed by Robin Denselow
