Reviews 
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2012-07-16
channel ORANGE Frank Ocean
Odd Future singer delivers standout major label debut.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-07-09
Presents the 8th Paul Heaton
An experiment that should revitalise Heaton’s always eccentric muse.reviewed by David Quantick
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2012-07-09
Write It On Your Skin Newton Faulkner
Newton’s reassuring material is a late-night cocoa after a long day.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
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2012-07-02
Fortune Chris Brown
Fortune’s never a terrible record – it just feels like a pointless one.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2012-06-18
A Million Lights Cheryl
It’s the more sincere moments that prove standouts on Cheryl’s third album.reviewed by Al Fox
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2012-06-18
Justin Bieber Believe
Bieber’s new collection, marking his growth to adulthood, exceeds all expectations.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
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2012-06-11
Life in a Beautiful Light Amy Macdonald
Macdonald’s a fine songwriter, but her performances lack a singular, standout appeal.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-06-04
Anxiety Ladyhawke
Pip Brown’s overdue second LP is as tight and catchy as a baseball mitt.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2012-05-28
Fall to Grace Paloma Faith
Proof that pop doesn't need to be grey and restrained to feel grown-up.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2012-05-21
Spirit in the Room Tom Jones
Neither a sea-change nor a slump, this 40th studio LP finds Sir Tom on fine form.reviewed by John Aizlewood
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2012-05-07
Strangeland Keane
Keane’s fourth LP is best when it stops trying to do ‘epic’, and gets nostalgic.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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2012-03-12
Home Again Michael Kiwanuka
The Sound of 2012 winner’s debut is full of faith and sincerity.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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2012-02-27
Hell in a Handbasket Meat Loaf
A political statement? From Meat Loaf? Well, yes. And no. But mostly no.reviewed by Paul Whitelaw
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2012-02-27
Sounds From Nowheresville The Ting Tings
It’s no Klaxons catastrophe, but this second set is a so-so return on four years’ work.reviewed by Jaime Gill
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2012-02-13
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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2012-01-09
Given to the Wild The Maccabees
If only all bands had the guts and honesty of The Maccabees.reviewed by Alex Denney
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2011-12-05
Heaven Rebecca Ferguson
An impressive debut album with the focus firmly on Ferguson's great voice.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2011-12-05
Lioness: Hidden Treasures Amy Winehouse
A dignified reminder of Winehouse’s talent – but what more could she have achieved?reviewed by Lou Thomas
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2011-11-04
Ceremonials Florence + The Machine
All grandeur but little grace, Ceremonials lacks the heart of Florence’s debut LP.reviewed by Alix Buscovic
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2011-07-25
LP1 Joss Stone
Something approaching a return to form from the British soul singer.reviewed by Mike Diver
