Reviews 
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2013-02-17
Lady Lady
Terrific transatlantic collaboration from soul singers Terri Walker and Nicole Wray.reviewed by Natalie Shaw
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2013-02-12
Blak and Blu Gary Clark Jr.
A good introduction, albeit a wandering one.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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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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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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2012-09-03
Tales From the Thames Delta The Milk
Essex outfit suffers something of a musical identity crisis.reviewed by Paul Clarke
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2012-08-18
Key to the Kuffs JJ DOOM
A terrific collaboration between two of hip hop’s maverick talents.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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2012-08-03
Antibalas Antibalas
Musical democracy in action, an inspiring example of a band practicing what they preach.reviewed by Paul Clarke
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2012-07-09
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde: Expanded Edition The Pharcyde
The L.A. group’s classic debut of 1992 reissued with bonus instrumentals and remixes.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-06-18
Let It Go House Shoes
Detroit producer honours underground hip hop on debut LP.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-06-13
People Hear What They See Oddisee
Globetrotting MC recalls vast experiences on solo debut.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-06-04
Rollerchain Belleruche
Fourth LP from a band only a few small tweaks away from greatness.reviewed by Mike Haydock
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2012-04-16
The Biz Never Sleeps Biz Markie
Markie’s mostly good-humoured second studio set has stood up to the test of time.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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2012-02-27
Leaving Eden Carolina Chocolate Drops
String band sensations stretch the map a little further.reviewed by Ninian Dunnett
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2012-01-16
Tattoo Rory Gallagher
The perfect introduction to a guitar legend and a feast for hardened fans.reviewed by Greg Moffitt
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2011-11-03
Ill Communication Beastie Boys
Their classic 1994 set that better encapsulates the Beasties than any other LP.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2011-10-24
Rock Creek Park Oddisee
Versatile D.C. producer pays homage to hometown park.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2011-09-22
4everevolution Roots Manuva
A pure, you’re-only-as-old-as-you-feel joy of a fifth album from the Brit-hopper.reviewed by Garry Mulholland
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2011-09-21
In Heaven Twin Sister
There’s much more to this act’s music than tweeness – and it can get a bit sexy, too.reviewed by Chris Parkin
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2011-09-01
The Best Of Quantic Quantic
A mammoth retrospective of the producer’s wide spectrum of sounds.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2011-08-22
Hoodoo Man Blues Junior Wells’ Chicago Blues Band
A historical artefact, a listening joy and a blues tour de force.reviewed by David Quantick
