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MC Paul Barman  (((echo chamber)))

For those who can tune their ears to it, this is a wild ride The Irish Times

MC Paul Barman  (((echo chamber)))

As ever, though, it's a kick to hear him stack syllables into free-standing Jenga towers Rolling Stone

MC Paul Barman  (((echo chamber)))

Whenever he begins to touch on anything too personal, controversial, or difficult, Barman retreats, defaulting to his usual irreverent word salad Pitchfork

MC Paul Barman  (((echo chamber)))

By boldly pushing the boundaries while also graciously keeping listenability in mind, MC Paul Barman has made a can't miss LP for underground hip-hop fans Exclaim

MC Paul Barman  (((echo chamber)))

A pleasurable and political listen to serve as a reminder for us to stay aware and enjoy life while we’re here Gig Soup

Kamaal Williams  The Return

For jazz and funk lovers, it’s a gem Crack

Kamaal Williams  The Return

The Return implies, and often delivers on, Williams' clear desire to recapture the plasmic spirit of vintage '70s jazz-funk, the album is less of a return to past traditions and more of a rebirth All Music

Kamaal Williams  The Return

A vital addition to both the budding career of Kamaal Williams, and to modern jazz as a whole music OMH

Chvrches  Love Is Dead

She’s not the first British singer to adopt an American accent but her particular take (spoilt Californian teen) combined with blandstanding lyrics about “looking for angels in the darkest skies” are grating Evening Standard

Snow Patrol  Wildness

Taking steps to remain current is probably wise after so long away. Yet there’s enough here to remind existing fans what they may have been missing, and enough to give Lightbody something to smile about Evening Standard

Chvrches  Love Is Dead

The most impressive thing about Love is Dead might be that as big as its sound gets, Chvrches never lose touch with the humanity that's at the core of their music All Music

Kamaal Williams  The Return

An urbane, dynamic album that’s deeply rooted in the city’s rhythms Pitchfork

Chvrches  Love Is Dead

Celebratory, rich and more confident than ever DIY

Kamaal Williams  The Return

The musicianship is extraordinary, but never self-indulgent Exclaim

Willie Nelson  Last Man Standing

Willie Nelson stares death in the face and sees his whole life flash before him, and puts it on display for the world on 'Last Man Standing' Gig Soup