Every Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently-released CDs done in 10 words each:
Systems Officer Underslept — Half of Pinback, Armistad Burwell Smith, releases a solo album.
Genitorturers Blackheart Revolution — The first single is “Cum Junkie.” You do the math.
Ad Frank Your Secrets Are Mine Now — Gothic-styled crooning mixes in hints of glam and pop.
Los Cenzontles with Taj Mahal and David Hidalgo American Horizon — Mexican-American group gets help from bluesman, Los Lobos frontman.
The Prairie Cartel Where Did All My People Go — Organize a few DJs with mics and this is result.
Mumiy Troll Paradise Ahead — Digital-only release has Russian rock band’s first English songs. (At Alley Cat on Nov. 15)
Atreyu Congregation of the Damned — Band teeters between cookie-monster metal and radio-friendly melodies.
Tinsley Ellis Speak No Evil — Blues rocker continues down his established path on 12th album. (At Neighborhood Theatre on Dec. 5)
Swollen Members Armed to the Teeth — Underground hip-hop gets help from Talib Kweli, Everlast, others.
Kottonmouth Kings Hidden Stash 4:20 — Two hip-hop CDs, bonus DVD focus on everything marijuana.
This article appears in Nov 3-9, 2009.
