Each Friday, we bring you 10 CD reviews done in 10 words each:
Kristina Train Spilt Milk — Strong vocals from soulful, bluesy singer on her debut CD.
Neil Diamond A Cherry Cherry Christmas — ‘Tis the season for holiday albums…and it’s still October.
Tiny Tim I’ve Never Seen a Straight Banana — Soaked in falsetto, this one’s almost painful to listen to.
David Maxwell & Louisiana Red You Got to Move — Duo gets together to explore Red’s old-school blues songs.
The Mag Seven Cotton Needle Sessions — Band’s fifth album full of instrumental jazz with surf hints.
Toby Keith American Ride — Patriotism-infused country from the right wing, with cheesy humor.
Keynoc Soundmind — 27-year-old hip-hop artist incorporates some r&b, autotune.
Dave Keys Roots in the Blues — Sideman to the famous releases his fourth solo blues album.
Built to Spill There is No Enemy — Interesting Americana/rock conglomerate that will deserve a second listen.
Matt Morris When Everything Breaks Open — Co-produced by Justin Timberlake, music combines rock, folk, r&b, pop.
This article appears in Oct 20-26, 2009.
