Each Friday, we bring you 10-word reviews of 10 recently released CDs:
James McMurtry Live in Europe — Brief CD/DVD combo documents Americana singer’s first European tour.
Shelley Short A Cave, A Canoo — Folk singer’s childlike vocals can get somewhat distracting at times.
Various Artists Si Para Usted — Sixteen-track compilation gives idea of variety of Cuban music.
Five Times August Life as a Song — Acoustic popster’s style reminds me a bit of Jason Mraz.
Richie McDonald If Every Day Could Be Christmas — Lonestar singer releases his holiday album a little early, no?
Gossip Music For Men — Band’s blues rock is getting better on their latest effort.
Brandi Carlile Give Up the Ghost — Some good acoustic rock with slightly Southern female vocal lead.
Various Artists Glee — Songs from the popular show include plenty of glee-ful remakes.
One Eskimo One Eskimo — London band kind of reminds me of a sleepy Radiohead.
Five for Fighting Slice — Good songwriting on fifth album with some VH1-ready singles.
This article appears in Oct 13-20, 2009.
