Reviews 
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2013-03-11
Tooth & Nail Billy Bragg
Bragg conveys truths about his home country like few other songwriters can.reviewed by Mischa Pearlman
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2013-03-04
People, Hell and Angels Jimi Hendrix
A tantalising glimpse of how Hendrix's genius might have progressed.reviewed by Patrick Humphries
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2013-03-04
The Next Day David Bowie
A triumphant, almost defiant, return – innovative, dark, bold and creative.reviewed by Jude Clarke
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2013-03-04
Exile Hurts
A second set occupying a murkier world than that of Hurts’ glossy debut.reviewed by Tom Hocknell
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2013-03-04
Sing to the Moon Laura Mvula
An album that has to be heard to be believed.reviewed by Fraser McAlpine
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2013-02-25
Saint Julian Julian Cope
Cope’s solo standout, and a record he’d naturally never repeat.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2013-02-18
Fire It Up Joe Cocker
Cocker’s an oddly innocuous voice on an album too smooth to really impress.reviewed by Sid Smith
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2013-02-18
Live at the Royal Albert Hall Emeli Sandé
Sandé’s first live album features all the hits – but there’s little edge on display.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2013-02-11
Push the Sky Away Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
An LP as weighty, compelling and brilliant as The Bad Seeds have ever produced.reviewed by James Skinner
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2013-02-04
I Belong to You Emilia Mitiku
Patchy comeback collection from the Big Big World singer.reviewed by Nick Levine
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2013-01-28
In Time The Mavericks
Their first album for 10 years is more than a purely perfunctory comeback.reviewed by Chris Roberts
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2013-01-28
Broken English – Deluxe Edition Marianne Faithfull
An absolute tour de force of an album from an artist with nothing left to lose.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2013-01-28
Texas Flood – Legacy Edition Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Vaughan’s retooling of the blues made it relevant to a new generation.reviewed by Sean Egan
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2013-01-28
ANNA The Courteeners
The four-piece openly embraces lad rock, but do at least challenge its mandate.reviewed by Natalie Hardwick
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2013-01-28
Rumours – 35th Anniversary Edition Fleetwood Mac
A justified addition to the many Rumours already making the rounds.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-01-21
Milo Greene Milo Greene
A subtle spell is cast by this gentle collection of songs.reviewed by Mike Haydock
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2013-01-21
Opposites Biffy Clyro
A double album of evolution, showcasing a Biffy Clyro ready for any industry curveballs.reviewed by Al Fox
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2013-01-21
Tales of Flying and Falling Ben Montague
Kentish singer’s second crack at a music career may lead to rich rewards.reviewed by Ian Wade
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2013-01-14
Natural Order Talk Talk
If magic in music exists, it is here, and never-ending.reviewed by Jude Rogers
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2013-01-14
The Trevor Nelson Collection Various Artists
Authoritatively compiled 60-track collection of RnB classics.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
