Friday, December 19, 2008
10-in-10
Posted by Jeff Hahne on Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 12:30 PM
10 CD reviews done in 10 words each:
Xavier Rudd Dark Shades of Blue — Australian activist mixes indigenous instruments with rock for psychedelic groove.
Zac Brown Band The Foundation — Country-fried album finds inspiration in bluegrass, rock and reggae.
Caesars Strawberry Weed — Swedish rockers have ‘60s influence with rough-around-edges style.
Rosie Thomas A Very Rosie Christmas! — A generally traditional Christmas album with moments of quirky fun.
PEAS feat. Rachel Leslie A Christmas Chill — J-Lo’s backup singer tries her vocals over techno-fied traditional songs.
Various Artists We Wish you a Metal Xmas — Hard rockers team up for a heavy take on traditional.
John Mueller, Ray Anthony, Jay Richardson Winter Dance Party — Traditional songs imitated as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper.
Tony Bennett A Swingin’ Christmas —Big band backs singer’s first holiday disc in 40 years.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra The Ultimate Christmas Collection — 20 tracks of holiday music done in Stray Cats style.
Harry Connick Jr. What a Night! A Christmas Album — Third holiday disc from pianist mixes traditional songs with originals.
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