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Jim James  Wowed Out

James’ latest record offers a collage of modern-day musings to soundtrack the overstimulated mind, lifting you away from the intensity of everyday life and onto a journey towards some much-needed relaxation Far Out

Jim James  Wowed Out

At this phase of his career, James sounds increasingly like a guide to relaxation, to being aware of rhythms and to paying attention to how cast-off sounds might become diamonds over time Spectrum Culture

Jim James  Wowed Out

The My Morning Jacket frontman sounds graceful and unburdened on his latest solo album. It’s his strongest work in a decade Pitchfork

Jim James  Wowed Out

Though the LP intended to be experienced as a whole, the buoyant "Come Again", the gently grooving "Hands On" and the summery "Lost Child" the lone newly written song - unfurl with James' familiar rhythmic soulfulness. Print edition only Uncut

Jim James  Wowed Out

Cynics might call the message simplistic, but when the results are as beautiful as Whole Heart (Into It), James' invitation to roll with it proves mighty irresistible. Print edition only Record Collector

Jim James  Wowed Out

As a rescue operation on his archives, Wowed Out is a triumph, but James, in his wisdom, might just be out to save your sanity, too. Print edition only Mojo

Dexy Midnight Runners  LOVE

If this is the end, it's a poignant and graceful farewell. Print edition only Uncut

Dexy Midnight Runners  LOVE

Producer David Holmes gives LOVE a warm, organic richness. If it were to be Dexys' final album, LOVE feels like a fitting end to the journey that started with Searching For The Young Soul Rebels. Print edition only Mojo

Dexy Midnight Runners  LOVE

LOVE is the first album credited to Dexys Midnight Runners since 1985, an apposite gesture since the themes and undertones link back to Don’t Stand Me Down PopMatters

Dexy Midnight Runners  LOVE

The word ‘love’ is sung over 60 times on the album; old love, lost love, parental love, familial love, love for country and concern for future. Like the greatest of Dexys works, its flaws contribute to the entire picture Record Collector

Arab Strap  Half-Told Tales

Hal-Told Tales flip from splenetic guitar noise to minimal electro grooves and ambient spoken-word pieces. Print edition only Mojo

Arab Strap  Half-Told Tales

Over Malcolm Middleton's fertile arrangements, Moffat's poetry offers the reassurance that good people still exist in the world. Print edition only Hot Press

Arab Strap  Half-Told Tales

Their Malcolm Middleton-orchestrated musical backdrop is as exciting and unpredictable as ever. Print edition only Record Collector

Arab Strap  Half-Told Tales

The downbeat duo can't help but wallow, but there's hope and joy in small moments on their latest The Skinny

Alabama Shakes  I Must Be Dreaming

Recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium and Blackbird Studios, it expands their familiar collision of rock, gospel, blues and soul with flute, harpsichord, sitar and densely layered vocal arrangements Hot Press