Reviews 
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2012-10-29
The Life & Times Of… Hot 8 Brass Band
They’ve become an appealing metaphor for their home city’s hope and vitality.reviewed by Lloyd Bradley
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2012-05-28
Prince Fatty Presents Hollie Cook in Dub Hollie Cook
Modern-day dub with authentic depth.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-05-07
Mixed Emotions Tanlines
A peppy, optimistic set, but lacking original thought and ultimately a bit dated.reviewed by Natalie Hardwick
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2012-03-19
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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2011-12-16
X Is Wrong Tappa Zukie
A bona-fide legend makes a welcome return.reviewed by Angus Taylor
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2011-11-11
Forward Ever Mungo’s Hi Fi
A diverse cast of collaborators make Mungo’s third set a consistently engaging experience.reviewed by Angus Taylor
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2011-09-26
Beats, Treats and All Things Unique Benji Boko
Brighton-based artist is more than just a dream for lovers of alliteration.reviewed by Lou Thomas
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2011-07-07
Lick It Back Various Artists
This showcase for a growing label will give you some righteous musical licks.reviewed by Angus Taylor
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2011-05-25
Cannibal Courtship Dengue Fever
The fusionists are displaying increasing sophistication in their arrangements.reviewed by Jon Lusk
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2011-05-09
Feel It Break Austra
As melodic as it is melodramatic, the Canadians’ debut LP is a dark-hearted triumph.reviewed by Alix Buscovic
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2011-05-02
Into the Murky Water The Leisure Society
Second album of literate pop from Brighton via Burton-on-Trent outfit.reviewed by Paul Lester
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2011-04-13
Addis Through the Looking Glass Dub Colossus
An inspired fusion of styles on Dubulah and company’s sophomore effort.reviewed by David Katz
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2011-04-04
My _____ Is Pink Colourmusic
There are few bands out there to truly touch Colourmusic’s engrossing racket.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2011-03-16
Cornershop and the Double-O Groove Of Cornershop
A zingy fusion of disparate styles.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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2011-02-28
Absolute Scritti Politti
The hits, and newies prove there’s life in the impossibly youthful old dog yet.reviewed by Matthew Horton
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2010-09-13
Pop Negro El Guincho
An album that’s among the year’s best but will take years to unravel.reviewed by Kev Kharas
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2010-06-03
Bought for a Dollar, Sold for a Dime Little Axe
Embraces the blues with authority, creativity and innovation.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2010-05-10
Forgiveness Rock Record Broken Social Scene
The group’s first album for five years features some expectedly great moments.reviewed by Andrew Mueller
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2010-05-03
jj n° 3 jj
Only the most cynical soul could deny jj a place in their heart.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2010-04-26
I Learned the Hard Way Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
They match bold exuberance with a sensitivity that elevates them beyond pastiche.reviewed by James Skinner
