Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Bill Kirchen Word to the Wise — Honky-tonk singer gets help from Elvis Costello, among others.
Framing Hanley A Promise to Burn — Rock band’s second album includes a bonus 30-minute DVD.
Transmit Now Downtown Merry-Go-Round — Orlando power-pop quintet offers radio-friendly brand of rock.
Thunder Buffalo Thunder Buffalo — Debut album offers unique brand of distortion-fueled Seattle rock.
Glee Volume 3 Showstoppers — Sweet lord, how many CDs are they going to release?
The Funky Knights The Funky Knights — Legendary club act finally puts together an album of music.
Matthew Ryan Dear Lover — Singer’s twelfth album features plenty of raspy vocals, soothing music.
Carrie Rodriguez Love and Circumstance — Singer embraces twelve songs that have influenced her folksy music.
Far At Night We Live — Band reunites after 12 years to release its fifth album.
Seth Swirskey Watercolor Day — 19 tracks, less than 43 minutes — what’s the big rush?
This article appears in Jun 1-7, 2010.
