Jon Ballantyne Round Again (NY Jam) A most interesting quintet date by this young veteran pianist. Reedman Dewey Redman is an asset here. 9 (LD)

Seiji “Loose Lips” 12” (Bitasweet) Some brutal beat/next hip hop shit from the half Japanese Englishman with soul. 8.5 (SC)

Osunlade Presents Sambas “Obatal Y Oduduwa” 12” (Gotsoul) The big
O gets MTL indie vinyl newbies Gotsoul some new legs, and dancing ones at that. 8 (SC)

The Gloria Record Start Here (ARRCO/Outside) Still somewhat perched on that old Radiohead tip, this Austin act gives it their grandiose best. 7 (LC)
John Guliak and the Lougan Brothers The Black Monk (Mint) Experienced prairie country pop man finds new respect in Vancouver scene. Half decent album
follows. 7 (LC)

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