Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Blue Shadows On the Floor of Heaven — Vancouver band’s alt-country album gets double-disc reissue treatment.
Devo Something for Everybody — Band asks fans to decide which songs made final cut.
Various Artists Rock & Roll Playground — Album for kids gives look at early days of rock.
Fred Eaglesmith Cha Cha Cha — Singer-songwriter’s 18th album offers rock over a tribal groove.
The Sadies Darker Circles — Band skillfully combines elements of country, rock, surf and psychedlia.
Fela! Original Broadway Cast Recording — Play is based around the life of performer Fela Kuti.
Cathy Lemons and Johnny Ace LemonAce — Duo’s music and vocals work well — except for the harmonies.
Mitch Woods Gumbo Blues — Pianist pays tribute to pioneers of New Orleans r&b.
Glee Journey to Regionals — Seriously, enough of these cheesy albums have been released already.
The Constellations Southern Gothic — Atlanta band’s debut features guests Cee-Lo and Asher Roth.
This article appears in Jun 15-21, 2010.
