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REVIEW: The Flaming Lips – ‘King’s Mouth’ (Bella Union)

A concept album revolving around a giant baby ruling a city, ‘King’s Mouth’ represents another good access point to the weird and wonderful world of The Flaming Lips.

REVIEW: Blood Orange – ‘Angel’s Pulse’ (Domino)

A surprise new mixtape from Dev Hynes’ Blood Orange project, ‘Angel’s Pulse’ examines the tension between the capacities for good and evil in human nature.

REVIEW: Africa Express – ‘EGOLI’ (Africa Express)

The Africa Express project’s latest album ‘EGOLI’ finally captures the spirit of collaboration properly, with 18 tracks of bangers and bliss-outs.

REVIEW: Jesca Hoop – ‘Stonechild’ (Memphis Industries)

Examining traditions of femininity in folk music, Jesca Hoop has created a complex and sometimes beautiful collection in fifth album ‘Stonechild’.

REVIEW: Tunng – ‘This Is Tunng… Magpie Bites And Other Cuts’ (Full Time Hobby)

A fascinating excavation of Tunng’s career in freak folk, electronica and indie, ‘Magpie Bites And Other Cuts’ is essential ownership for fans and a great introduction to the band.

REVIEW: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – ‘Bandana’ (Keep Cool / RCA)

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib join forces once again for their second collaboration LP ‘Bandana’, which sees them explore each other’s worlds even more thoroughly.

REVIEW: The Black Keys – ‘”Let’s Rock”‘ (Nonesuch / WEA)

Parting ways with Brian Burton on production, The Black Keys’ first album in five years is a very obvious homage to classic rock and blues.

REVIEW: Thom Yorke – ‘ANIMA’ (Unsustainabubble / XL)

While it’s concerned with well-trodden dystopian themes, ‘ANIMA’ is the first time Thom Yorke has properly expressed his identity outside of the context of Radiohead.