Each Friday, we bring you 10 random CD reviews done in 10 words each:
Sally Crewe & The Sudden Moves Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You — Simplistic, stripped-down sound reminds me of old Juliana Hatfield.
SciFi SciFi — Mostly instrumentals that combine jazz with elements of funk, reggae. (At the Double Door Inn Friday, Jan. 30)
The Black Ghosts The Black Ghosts — Re-released debut includes song from Twilight, it’s some decent electronica.
Audrye Sessions Audrye Sessions — Oakland quartet’s rock grooves, Thom-York-esque vocals have potential.
Alabama Blues Machine Must Be Love — Decent blues band sticks to the traditional style, plus horns.
State of Shock Life, Love & Lies — Straight-up rockers out of Canada goes radio-friendly route.
Sally Kellerman Sally — Well-known actress puts recognizable voice over adult, jazz standards.
Via Tania Moon Sweet Moon — Sophomore effort from former Australian noise-popper is mellow, soothing.
Pine Leaf Boys Homage Au Passe — Ragin’ Cajuns offer up originals and traditionals — mostly in French.
Umphrey’s McGee Mantis — Chicago outfit that kicks out the jams releases darker material. (At Neighborhood Theatre on Feb. 22)
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 3, 2009.
