Checking out 10 recently released CDs via 10 word reviews:
Drive-By Truckers The Big To-Do — Every time I turn around, they release another new album.
Old Man Luedecke My Hands are on Fire and other Love Songs — Front porch mountain music man doesn’t sound old at all.
Devon Sproule iDon’t Hurry for Heaven — Canadian artist’s latest is easy-to-listen-to, relaxed folk.
Brantley Gilbert Halfway to Heaven — Country rocker looks like Daughtry, vocals are steeped in twang.
The Mannish Boys Shake for Me — Talk about retro revival — they should be on Chess Records.
Kirk Fletcher My Turn — Impressive guitar work aims to distract from weak vocal abilities.
Dropkick Murphys Live in Landsdowne — 20 songs aim to capture energy of Boston band’s show.
Wild Bores We Think Alike — Reissued 2009 power pop album is remastered, gets new artwork.
Matt Morris When Everything Breaks Open — Versatile artist releases Justin Timberlake-produced rock/folk/r&b album.
Locksley Be In Love — Garage-rocking Brit pop gets the old-school rhythms going.
This article appears in Mar 16-22, 2010.
