Reviews 
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2013-01-07
True Solange Knowles
An incredibly addictive pop record comparable to no other contemporary release.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2013-01-04
Arc Everything Everything
Manchester math-poppers move towards the mainstream on this second album.reviewed by Paul Lester
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2012-11-12
Take Me Home One Direction
The record-breaking boyband’s second album ticks every fan’s boxes.reviewed by Al Fox
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2012-10-29
18 Months Calvin Harris
A collection almost exclusively in the key of triumph – how can it fail?reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
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2012-09-17
Cruel Summer G.O.O.D. Music
Kanye West’s long-awaited compilation sounds hasty and formulaic.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-07-26
Contrast Conor Maynard
A credible collection of electronic RnB owing a debt to a more-grown-up Justin.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2012-07-23
From the Roots Up Delilah
With an inimitable voice and a charismatic presence, Delilah is pop royalty in waiting.reviewed by Al Fox
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2012-06-29
Blue Waves EP Drums of Death
The Scottish producer has excelled himself on this refreshing set.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
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2012-06-11
Looking 4 Myself Usher
Trim its fat and this album showcases a new and exciting sound for Usher.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
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2012-06-04
Highwire Poetry Karin Park
Meet Karin Park: a new goth friend who really is electric.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2012-05-21
Magic Hour Scissor Sisters
The flamboyant poppers rediscover their magic touch on album four.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
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2012-05-10
Unpatterns Simian Mobile Disco
A deep, well-crafted dance manifesto by two talented producers.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
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2012-04-30
Electra Heart Marina and the Diamonds
Balances the ironic and the heartfelt, the real and the fake, with remarkable aplomb.reviewed by Michael Cragg
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2012-04-30
Instinct Niki and the Dove
The Swedish pop duo delivers one of the essential debuts of the year so far.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
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2012-04-30
A Joyful Noise Gossip
A fifth album from the pop-embracing trio that’s geared for maximum chart impact.reviewed by Martin Aston
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2012-04-24
Time Team Slugabed
The British producer avoids any dubstep clichés on this recommended debut LP.reviewed by Ian Roullier
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2012-04-18
Ways to Forget Clock Opera
A product of perfectionism, but one where mechanical process obscures its human presence.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
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2012-04-02
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Nicki Minaj
This second studio album cements Minaj’s reputation as a truly unique entity.reviewed by Al Fox
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2012-03-16
World, You Need a Change of Mind Kindness
Shamanic and shambolic in equal measure, there's genuine invention at play here.reviewed by Iain Moffatt
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2012-03-05
Breakfast Chiddy Bang
An instant hit with tasty ingredients from the Philadelphia rap duo.reviewed by Martin Aston
