Each Friday, we bring you 10 reviews of recently released CDs done in 10 words each:

David Serby Honky Tonk and Vine — Country singer’s third disc follows the standard honky tonk template.

Michelle Shocked Soul of My Soul — Ten-song collection meant as teaser to future multimeda project.

The Dexateens Singlewide — Alabama garage rock teeters between front-porch style and backwoods.

The Wooden Birds Magnolia — Debut album is latest project from prolific Texan Andrew Kenny.

Steve Earle Townes — Singer pays tribute to Townes Van Zandt with covers album.

John Scofield Piety Street — Jazz guitarist organizes an all-star lineup for 36th disc.

Leonard Cohen Live in London —Double-CD set highlights performance by legendary Hall of Famer.

Jennifer Daniels Come Undone — Vocals are clearly the focal point on folk-rock disc.

54-40 Northern Soul — Modern rock group from Canada has ‘80s goth/pop overtones.

Playing for Change Songs Around the World — CD/DVD features collection of cover songs by world musicians.

Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently released CDs done in 10 words each:

Static-X Cult of Static — Band takes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach.

Matthew Barber Ghost Notes — Folk-rock singer has some classic elements in his music.

The Prodigy Invaders Must Die — “Smack My Bitch Up” band’s latest missing an addictive single.

Psychostick Sandwich — Generic metal filled with adolescent humor, simple lyrics and screaming.

Patrick Watson Wooden Arms — M Ward/Jeff Buckley-style folk with more orchestral arrangements.

Larry Tee Club Badd — Perez Hilton guests on “My Penis.” Need I say more?

Electric Owls Ain’t Too Bright — The Comas’ frontman has some pop sensibility without being simplistic.

Iglu & Hartley And then Boom — Quintet’s debut full of synth pop, hint of hip-hop.

Paul Potts Passione — Operatic renditions of classics done by Britain’s Got Talent winner.

The Corduroy Road Just One Drop — An American combination of bluegrass, country, folk and nice harmonies. (Smokey Joe’s Café on July 25)

Each Friday, we review 10 recently-released CDs in 10 words each:

Westbound Train Come and Get It — Boston-based soul/ska outfit can easily get feet moving.

Jason Ricci and New Blood Done with the Devil — Variety of harmonicas is what gives blues album unique vibe.

The Insomniacs At Least I’m Not With You — Contemporary blues act takes straight-forward approach on latest CD.

Chicago Blues A Living History — 21 song, double-disc set a collection of redone classics.

Cycle of Pain Cycle of Pain — Melodic metal includes guests: Zakk Wylde, Sen Dog, Hugo Ferreira.

Sonny Landreth Levee Town — 2000 album reissued with five previously unreleased guitar-focused tracks.

The Takeover UK Running with the Wasters — Pittsburgh band has definite Brit-pop influence on its debut. (Playing Snug Harbor on April 29.)

Billy Hufsey Confessions — Former Fame and Days star tries his hand at music.

Chairlift Does You Inspire You — Band’s Columbia debut combines mellow pop, lounge, dance and disco.

The Decemberists The Hazards of Love — Band’s fifth album garnering plenty of attention — the good kind.

Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently released CDs done in 10 words each:

Ramblin Jack Elliott A Stranger Here — 77-year-old explores Depression-era weathered country-blues classics.

Willie Nile House of a Thousand Guitars —Vocals sounds like he’s sometimes trying to imitate Bob Dylan.

Scott Miller For Crying Out Loud — The Commonwealth’s leader independently releases rock-tinged country-flavored album.

Richard Swift The Atlantic Ocean — Fourth release from singer-songwriter has lo-fi danceable tunes.

Straw Dogs Love and then Hope — Seattle-based band’s music has elements of classic, 50s rock.

Chimaira The Infection — I wonder if Chimaira is Swahili for “cookie monster vocals”...?

David Wilcox Open Hand — Songwriter’s 15th album continues down his smooth, acoustic, storytelling path.

Gliss Devotion Implosion — L.A. band’s sophomore album filled with distortion-fueled pop songs. (at Snug Harbor on April 29)

Booker T. Potato Hole — Hall of Famer without MGs, backed by Drive-By Truckers.

Burn Halo Burn Halo — Eighteen Visions singer’s new band has a vibe like Buckcherry.

Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently released or upcoming CDs done in 10 words each:

The Flatlanders Hills and Valleys — Seasoned trio of Texan songwriters join forces for fourth album.

Sharam Get Wild — Electronic music, collaborations include piano-playing Tommy Lee, rapping Diddy.

The Felice Brothers Yonder is the Clock — Band’s sound kinda reminds me of Dylan with The Band.

Bob Mould Life and Times —Husker Du frontman releases latest, 20 years after solo debut.

Cyrill Neville Brand New Blues — Youngest Neville releases N’Awlins-tinged first album in eight years.

Shout Sister Shout Hit that Jive — Old-school jazz style gets kicked up with swing occasionally.

Johnny Bennett The Violet Hush —Cat Stevens singing pop-rock tunes would sound like this.

Black Water Rising Black Water Rising — New York rockers’ debut filled with 90s metal, melodic vocals.

The Tragically Hip We Are the Same —More of band’s straight-forward rock approach with solid harmonies.

Alice Peacock Love Remains — Soulful rock CD kicks off “I’d like to get stoned.”

Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently or soon-to-be released CDs done in 10 words each:

Bow Wow New Jack City II — Same old guest stars — T-Pain, Jermaine Dupri, T.I. — nothing new.

Chris Botti Chris Botti In Boston — Jazz trumpeter gets help from John Mayer, Steven Tyler, Sting.

Dailey & Vincent Brothers from Different Mothers — Award-winning bluegrass duo’s latest is heavy on the harmonies.

Metric Fantasies — Band’s first album in four years explores new pop direction.

The Hold Steady A Positive Rage —Band’s first ever live-album includes DVD documentary about tour.

George Jones A Picture of Me/Nothing Ever Hurts Me — Country legend’s single CD combines reissue of two ’70s albums.

Left Alone Left Alone — Punkers throw in splashes of ska, country on latest disc.

Indigo Girls Poseidon and the Bitter Bug — First-ever independent release from acoustic duo is double CD.

New Found Glory Not Without a Fight — Group’s sixth album continues down the same pop-punk road.

MxPx On the Cover II — 15 years after first covers album, band releases follow-up.

Each Friday, we review 10 random CDs that were recently released in 10 words each:

Christine Santelli Any Better Time — Singer’s bluesy seventh disc focuses on her gravely, gritty vocals.

Jim Jones Pray IV Reign — Dude from the MTV commercials releases latest mediocre rap album.

Israel Houghton The Power of One — Award-winner brings energy and pop style into Gospel music.

Winter Gloves About a Girl — Synth-heavy music out of Montreal is picking up buzz.

Yanni Voices — I guess I’m not old enough to appreciate this music…

Randevyn The Randevyn Project — Soul singer has previously worked with India Arie and Ludacris.

Jana Mashonee New Moon Born — Lumbee singer-songwriter offers up an upbeat version of r&b.

The Color of Violence Youthanize — Screamo music with childish song titles…I don’t get it.

Jackdawg Jackdawg — Members of CCR, Doobies team up — was recorded in ‘90s.

Patty Blee From the Inside EP — Good bit of bluesy acoustic album is soaked in country.

Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently released CDs done in 10 words each:

Input Pictureface — Can’t get past what sounds like rapper with a lisp.

The Rippingtons Modern Art — Upbeat jazz makes me think of a doctor’s waiting room.

O+S O+S — Remy Zero bassist teams with Orenda Fink for mellow grooves.

Kaskade The Grand — Electronic music gets your ass moving…all sounds the same. (At The Forum on May 15.)

Kylesa Static Tensions — Music is a little more unique, but screaming’s the same.

Shrek the Musical Original Cast Recording — Seriously?!? Why not try writing a better movie sequel instead.

The Blackbelt Band A New Community — Music isn’t bad, but lyrics and vocals are kinda weak.

Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks Tangled Tales — Could do without jazzed-up cover of “Subterranean Homesick Blues.”

16 Frames Where it Ends — Sorry, but most of these lyrics, beats sound ripped off.

The Mojo Gurus Let's Get Lit With... — Rock with a Southern twang is unintentionally — I think? — comedic.

Each Friday, we bring you 10 reviews of recently released CDs done in 10 words each:

Bill Callahan Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle — Folkster trying too hard to be more than he is.

Marianne Faithfull Easy Come Easy Go — Songstress’s 22nd album is full of unexpected covers and guests.

Fall From Grace Sifting Through the Wreckage — Band able to walk line between punk, screamo and hardcore.

Nat King Cole Re:Generations — Cole’s songs get new production, vocals by variety of guests.

Buddy & Julie Miller Written in Chalk — Guests on country couple’s latest include Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris.

The Youngers Heritage — John Carter Cash produces, and guests on, roots-rockers’ latest.

Heart of God Change — Religious, inspirational music from Creflo A. Dollar. Yep, I’m serious.

Heartless Bastards The Mountain — Sleepy alt-country reminds me of a female-fronted Wilco.

Swervedriver Mezcal Head — Reissue hits shelves simultaneously with frontman’s solo disc, Spent Bullets.

Adam Franklin Spent Bullets — Former Swervedriver singer goes more of a pop-rock route.