Latest Reviews 17-23 May 2010 
SplazshActress
An album occupying a rare, pigeonhole-defying space.reviewed by Matthew Bennett
This Is HappeningLCD Soundsystem
Despite occasional flashes of brilliance this is a patchy, derivative work.reviewed by Chris Power
Distant RelativesNas and Damian Marley
A collaboration that fuses traits with few discernable flaws.reviewed by Mike Diver
Song/DanceThe Convergence Quartet
The four-piece’s new album delivers a sustained sense of open-mouthed surprise.reviewed by Martin Longley
Love and Its OppositeTracey Thorn
Back-to-basics production allows Thorn’s inimitable vocals to shine.reviewed by Wendy Roby
Eyes & NinesTrash Talk
This is a firecracker of an album, but one deeply entrenched in hardcore’s past.reviewed by Mike Diver
The DanceFaithless
Largely plays to expectations, limited though they are through experience.reviewed by Mike Diver
In Evening Air Future Islands
Demonstrates their ability to pen no-foolin’ synth-pop tunes.reviewed by Noel Gardner
RelaytedGayngs
10cc-loving collective delivers what might be the trip of the year.reviewed by Andrzej Lukowski
CompassJamie Lidell
An album that proves just how inventive Lidell can be.reviewed by Wendy Roby
Wreck Your WheelsKim Richey
A solid if unspectacular sixth album from the Ohio artist.reviewed by Nick Barraclough
Flesh ToneKelis
A sensual and exhilarating album from a unique treasure.reviewed by Sarah Bee
OriginVilla Nah
Sleek electro-pop that deserves a wider audience.reviewed by Mike Diver
Court Yard HoundsCourt Yard Hounds
Debut album from Dixie Chicks pair that lacks songwriting pizazz.reviewed by Nick Barraclough
FeverSleepy Sun
They’ve found a renewed clarity to go with their lozenge-smooth lethargy.reviewed by Reef Younis
False FlagRangda
Child-eating goddess inspires a mixed blessing.reviewed by Spencer Grady
Infinite ArmsBand of Horses
This might be the album to introduce them to Kings of Leon-sized audiences.reviewed by Will Dean
Royal ToastThe Claudia Quintet
A jazz group questioning the divide between genres and points in time.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
BrothersThe Black Keys
Pleasingly diverse and diverting, with barely a duff track.reviewed by Jon Lusk
Assume Crash Position Konono No.1
The band is still morphing and innovating, led by a spirit of discovery.reviewed by Louis Pattison
