Each Friday, we review 10 recently-released CDs in 10 words each:
Various Artists R&B Hits Reggae Style Volume 4 — A look at r&b from reggae, mostly female side.
Philip Selway Familial — Radiohead drummer releases his solo debut of emotional mellow rock.
Luciano United States of Africa — Impossible for most reggae to pale if compared to Marley.
Bobby Bare Jr. A Storm A Tree My Mother’s Head — Singer songwriter doesn’t re-write the rule book for folk rock.
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Where the Messengers Meet — ‘60s rock elements combine with indie style to create depth.
Little Big Town The Reason Why — Balance of male and female vocals helps set band apart.
D Bell Raw Nerves — Simple folk has hint of Dylan, with more nasally vocals.
Father Murphy No Room for the Weak EP — Four dark, brooding and atmospheric songs by Italian rock trio.
No Redeeming Social Value High In Holland — Quick punk, most of it clocking in under two minutes.
The Chris O’Leary Band Mr. Used to Be — Former Levon Helm Band frontman attacks the blues with soul.
This article appears in Sep 7-13, 2010.
