Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Death in the Park Death in the Park — Pop-punk band from Alabama grew out of Warped Tour.
Evolett For Your Consideration — Another Christian alt-pop band that doesn’t like religious label.
Fitz and the Tantrums Pickin’ Up the Pieces — Name sounds punk, but the music is solid retro soul.
Stan Ridgway Neon Mirage — Wall of Voodoo frontman’s solo work nothing like “Mexican Radio.”
Duke Robillard Passport to the Blues — Bluesman releases first album of self-written music since 2003.
Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters Spread the Love — Run-of-the-mill collection of standard, guitar-driven blues.
Trace Adkins Cowboy’s Back in Town — Country singer helped write lyrics for one of 11 songs.
Laslow A Quality of Light — Solid vocal harmonies against a more intricate folk-rock backdrop.
Gappy Ranks Put the Stereo On — Dancehall reggae singer grew up in London, finds traditional sound.
Hey Monday Beneath It All — Pop-rockers have gained following via songs on MTV shows.
This article appears in Aug 24-30, 2010.
