Reviews
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2013-03-21
The North Borders Bonobo
Impressive fifth album from producer Simon Green, building on previous triumphs.reviewed by Mike Diver
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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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2013-02-21
Herbert Complete Herbert
Ten-year overview showcasing the talent of an electro A-lister.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
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2013-02-11
Elegancia Tropical Bomba Estéreo
Bogotá quintet delivers fiery electro-Cumbia contortions with hidden depths.reviewed by Stevie Chick
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2013-02-07
Amok Atoms for Peace
Radiohead frontman remains instantly recognisable despite electronic disguise.reviewed by Wyndham Wallace
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2013-02-06
Jamie Lidell Jamie Lidell
Lidell layers on 80s pop-soul production techniques for his latest studio album.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
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2013-01-31
Land of 1000 Chances Day
Deliciously mellow instrumentals from the Californian producer and DJ.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-01-21
Nunca Te Vi De Boa Sexy Fi
Strong and varied set from this hard-to-pigeonhole Brazilian duo.reviewed by David Katz
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2013-01-21
Anything in Return Toro y Moi
Both a continuation and extension of this artist's previous offerings.reviewed by Luke Slater
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2013-01-21
No Beginning No End José James
James refines his sound on this Blue Note debut, with impressive results.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2013-01-21
We Will Not Harm You Dobie
London producer coaxes new flavour from familiar ingredients.reviewed by Chris Power
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2013-01-18
Hardcourage FaltyDL
A calmer, more measured set than fans of the man’s music might be expecting.reviewed by Rory Gibb
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2013-01-12
Home Nosaj Thing
A frequently beautiful second LP from the LA producer.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-10-27
Hello Skinny Hello Skinny
An unforced alliance of player and beatmaker, with measured, apt, concise statements.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
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2012-10-27
good kid, m.A.A.d. city Kendrick Lamar
Compton MC matures quickly on this stirring major label debut.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-10-14
Alone Together Karriem Riggins
A riveting expression of gratitude for J Dilla, and for Detroit itself.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-09-29
Jiaolong Daphni
Caribou’s Dan Snaith’s purest transition to the dancefloor yet.reviewed by Reef Younis
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2012-09-17
Until the Quiet Comes Flying Lotus
California producer finds his happy place on this exceptional LP.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-09-04
First of a Living Breed Homeboy Sandman
New York MC offers colourful dissections of his immediate surroundings.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-08-24
Sebenza LV
Will ensure that the word-of-mouth buzz surrounding this trio continues to grow.reviewed by Ian Roullier