Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Susan Cowsill Lighthouse — Second solo album from youngest member of ‘60s’ The Cowsills.
Anne McCue Broken Promise Land — Sweet tone to voice is contrast to dirty, bluesy music.
Peter Parcek Mathematics of Love — Gritty bluesman mixes in some soul while he’s getting dirty.
Pearly Gate Music Pearly Gate Music — Zach Tillman offers simple songs with odd sense of timing.
Various Artists South Africa — More variety to celebrate a genre from folks at Putamayo.
Caleb Caudle and the Bayonets Snake River Canyon — Winston-Salem band may be young, but there’s talent there.
Yukon Blonde Yukon Blonde — Band’s debut album focuses on folk hooks and solid harmonies.
Twin Stumps Seedbed — Sounds like the band blew out every amp in studio. (At The Milestone on June 2.)
Jim Lauderdale Patchwork River — Singer/songwriter teams up with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter.
Feral Children Brand New Blood — A new, mellow brand of Seattle rock — it’s alt-pop.
This article appears in May 18-24, 2010.
