Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie XX: We’re New Here (XL)
Gil Scott Heron album gets a face lift by Jamie Smith of The xx
Deerhoof: Deerhoof vs Evil (Polyvinyl)
San Fran art rock quartet Deerhoof hits us with their 10th album
And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead: Tao Of The Dead (Century)
TOD cuts down their numbers and increases their attack
Fujiya and Miyagi: Ventriloquizzing (Full Time Hobby)
Fujiya and Miyagi are not a Japanese duo but a Brighton quartet… surprise!
Iron & Wine: Kiss Each Other Clean (4AD)
After 9 years, Sam Beam moves forward from acoustic intimations to a more rhythmic, full-bodied sound.
Talib Kweli: Gutter Rainbows (Blacksmith)
Talib Kweli serves out of the independent vs. commercial industry volleying that plagues rappers baited with the gangsta bling life