Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
The Steven L. Smith Band Pieces — Hints of honky tonk roll through decent bar band sound.
Deadlock Bizarre World — Female vocals help break up the horrible cookie monster growling.
Caitlin Rose Own Side Now — Nashville-born singer goes with an old-style sound… meh.
The Damnwells No One Listens to the Band Anymore — Brooklyn indie rockers release fourth album — hints of pop within.
Daniel O’Donnell Moon Over Ireland — In time for St. Patty’s Day, but kinda boring, sleepy.
Various Artists Rango Soundtrack — Mostly instrumental soundtrack features a few tracks by Los Lobos.
Screeching Weasel First World Manifesto — Chicago punk band releases its first new material since 2000.
The Dirtball Nervous System — Kottonmouth Kings’ Dirtball has elements of Eminem — with weaker lyrics.
Various Artists Dance Mix USA — Mostly unknown songs get remixed into monotonous, thumping club tunes.
Tony Castles No Service EP — Brooklyn band’s brand of freak funk has some quality pieces.
This article appears in Mar 15-21, 2011.
you are Fukin Retarded eminem is a peckawood faggot that doesn’t deserve to breathe the same air as Dirtball.