Each Friday, we bring you 10 CD reviews done in 10 words each:
Hoodoo Gurus Purity of Essence — Nearly 30 years after forming, ninth album has hook-y rock.
Sweethead Sweethead — Troy Van Leeuwen of QOTSA offers new project. It’s ok.
Keane Night Train — UK band’s fourth album offers eight tracks in 32 minutes.
Grupo Fantasma El Existential — 10 years in, Latin group still brings the energy out.
Elizabeth Cook Welder — Country singer’s fifth album sounds like an adolescent Dolly Parton.
Sage Francis Li(f)e — Social commentary, unique style help set his hip-hop apart.
Jennie Arnau Chasing Giants — S.C. born roots rocker has some country, bluegrass hints.
Boondox South of Hell — I think I’ve finally found the poor man’s Kid Rock…
Lisa Bell Dancing on the Moon — Singer mixes up jazz, soul, blues, funk and folk styles.
Everest On Approach — L.A. band’s sophomore album combines atmospheric elements with pop sound.
This article appears in May 11-17, 2010.
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