Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently-released CDs done in 10 words each:
Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet Soul Monster — Standard blues album’s focal point is Rod Piazza’s harmonica virtuosity.
Candye Kane Superhero — Soulful blues tunes show her strength after battling pancreatic cancer.
Violent Kin Bitter Blood — Brother/sister team offers rock with a splash of techno.
Big Star #1 Record/Radio City — Two ’70s albums reissued on one release with new tracks.
Jill Hennessy Ghost in My Head — Debut album from actress sounds better than most Hollywood efforts.
Daryle Singletary Rockin’ In the Country — Plenty of twang on this country album, Charlie Daniels guests.
Hoots and Hellmouth The Holy Open Secret — Band’s second album continues on path of revival Americana music.
Eugene McGinnis Eugene McGinnis — 22-year-old Brit’s debut is full of catchy pop.
Butterfly Boucher Scary Fragile — Pop-rock melodies combine with soothing vocals on second album.
Hanne Hukkelberg Blood From A Stone — Grammy-winning Norwegian singer offers mellow indie rock over soundscapes.
This article appears in Jun 16-23, 2009.
