Each Friday we bring you 10-word reviews of 10 random CDs released in the last few months:

The Appleseed Cast Sagarmatha — Sixth studio album continues foray into instrumental and experimental rock.

Gregory Douglass Battler — Highlight of mellow album may be appearance of Grace Potter.

Say Hi Oohs & Aahs — Indie rock, one-man — Eric Elbogen — band releases label debut.

Willie Heath Neal Out of Highway — Outlaw country artist shows hints of rockabilly, blues and folk.

Burn Halo Burn Halo — Former 18 Visions frontman releases rock debut, sounds like GnR.

Black Gold Rush — N.Y.C.-band’s debut contains plenty of catch indie-pop tunes.

Victorian Halls Victorian Halls — Four-song EP sounds like emo rock on crack, hallucinogens.

Raul Malo Lucky One — First album in seven years fuses country with rock, Latin.

B-Real Smoke N Mirrors — Cypress Hill rapper out on his own, plenty of guests.

Vanna A New Hope — New England band’s sophomore effort is heavy on the “screamo.”

Each Friday we bring you 10-word reviews of 10 random CDs released in the last few months:

Jeff Kashiwa Back in the Day — For some reason it kinda reminds me of Kenny G.

Various Artists Confessions of a Shopaholic Soundtrack — Good way to get in touch with your feminine side.

Joe Rathbone Mad July — He reminds me of Mike Doughty without the witty lyrics.

Jonas Brothers Music from the 3D Concert Experience — Unfortunately, it looks like they’re gonna be around a while.

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band — Indie buzz-sters’ debut combines elements of classic rock, modern rock.

Superdrag Industry Giants — Power-pop alt-rockers have kept some ’90s sound intact.

Ballas Hough Band BHB — More pop crap. Go back to “Dancing with the Stars.”

The International Noise Conspiracy The Cross of My Calling — Band pays a lot of homage to classic rock, poorly.

Ronnie Milsap Then Sings My Soul: 24 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Favorites —Country soul legend tackles numerous classic songs on two discs.

Bruce Robison His Greatest — Songwriter re-records a variety of his country hits, solo tunes.

Each Friday we bring you 10-word reviews of 10 random CDs released in the last few months:

Solarcade Songs for the Gathering — Pop-rock duo has garnered attention of Killers’ Brandon Flowers.

Ani DiFranco Red Letter Year — Album finds joyous tone, but same vibe she’s known for. (Neighborhood Theatre on March 11)

Red Innocence & Instinct — Modern rock quartet releases follow-up to Grammy-nominated debut.

Valencia We All Need a Reason to Believe — Yet another of those bands that sounds Warped Tour ready.

The Lonely Island Incredibad — Andy Samberg, others release “Dick in a Box” on album.

Katy Mae You May Already Be A Winner — Five-song EP has Southern rock tone flowing through it.

The Modern Society The Beat Goes On — Atlanta retro-rockers release 35-minute sophomore effort…not bad!

North Elementary Not For Everyone Just For You — Carrboro, N.C., band finally releases intended debut, released second, album.

Tom O’Connor Frozen in Anticipation — Arlington, Va., singer combines folk with elements of pop, country.

The Green Eyes Relapse to Recovery — There are points for originality, but this band gets none.

Each Friday we bring you 10-word reviews of 10 random CDs released in the last few months:

Steven Wilson Insurgentes — Porcupine Tree founder releases solo debut — an indie variety pack.

Thursday Common Existence — They call it post-hardcore, I shall call it screamo.

Randy Weeks Going My Way — Rootsy rock album reminded me a bit of Tom Petty.

Andrew Bird Noble Beast — Good folk music, but, for me, only slightly above average.

Gurf Morlix Last Exit to Happyland — Producer-turned-artist releases fifth album; whiskey-soaked, mellow rock.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit — Former Drive-By Trucker keeps the Muscle Shoals sound going.

Ben Lee The Rebirth of Venus — Folk-rock album revolves around the goddess of love, beauty.

Miranda Lee Richards Light of X — Folk singer has some good range in voice, poetic lyrics.

Pat Travers Stick With What You Know Live in Europe — Progressive guitar rocker is probably not known for his vocals.

Chris Darrow Under My Own Disguise — Double-disc reissue from '70s is country-tinged California rock.

Each Friday we bring you reviews of 10 CDs released in the last few months done in 10 words each.

Jason Becker Collection — Showcasing guitar work of ‘80s musician sidelined by Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Aaron Tippin In Overdrive — I’ve heard country songs about trucking, but a whole album?

Mono Hymn to the Immortal Wind — Japanese, orchestral, romantic, instrumental music makes me …yawn… very sleepy.

Broken Poets Everything in Nature — Dark, poetic coffeehouse rock with monotone vocals made me depressed.

Joe Cassady and the West End Sound The 47th Problem — Not the strongest singer, he’s more a hippy, rock beatnik.

Cyndi Harvell The Night Turned to Song — Storytelling folkster is easy-on-the-ears, offers enjoyable debut.

Gomez Bring It On — The British alternative anti-Oasis gets a 10th anniversary reissue.

The Killing Joke The Peel Sessions ’79-’81 — Punk band’s live, in-studio sessions finally being released commercially.

Jimmy Lloyd Jimmy Lloyd — Mellow rock vocalist’s tone lies somewhere between Dylan and Sandler.

Motion City Soundtrack Even If It Kills Me — Indie rock with splash of ‘80s and bit of emo.

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Sally Crewe & The Sudden Moves Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You — Simplistic, stripped-down sound reminds me of old Juliana Hatfield.

SciFi SciFi — Mostly instrumentals that combine jazz with elements of funk, reggae. (At the Double Door Inn Friday, Jan. 30)

The Black Ghosts The Black Ghosts — Re-released debut includes song from Twilight, it's some decent electronica.

Audrye Sessions Audrye Sessions — Oakland quartet’s rock grooves, Thom-York-esque vocals have potential.

Alabama Blues Machine Must Be Love — Decent blues band sticks to the traditional style, plus horns.

State of Shock Life, Love & Lies — Straight-up rockers out of Canada goes radio-friendly route.

Sally Kellerman Sally — Well-known actress puts recognizable voice over adult, jazz standards.

Via Tania Moon Sweet Moon — Sophomore effort from former Australian noise-popper is mellow, soothing.

Pine Leaf Boys Homage Au Passe — Ragin' Cajuns offer up originals and traditionals — mostly in French.

Umphrey's McGee Mantis — Chicago outfit that kicks out the jams releases darker material. (At Neighborhood Theatre on Feb. 22)

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Josh Rouse The Best of the Rykodisc Years — Collection covers first five albums and two Eps — good songwriting.

M83 Saturdays=Youth — A distinct 80s flavor. Not sure about all the hype.

Andy Friedman & The Other Failures Weary Things — Cartoonist sure knows how to write some depressing folk songs.

The Bee Gees Odessa — Three-disc edition includes original stereo mix, demos and more.

Hey Monday Hold On Tight — Pop rock from just-out-of-high-school Paramore wannabes.

Cash Cash Take It To the Floor — Brother-fronted band leans heavily on ’80s style, cheesy lyrics. (Tremont Music Hall on Feb. 6)

Two Tongues Two Tongues — Say Anything, Saves The Day combine for more emo-rock.

Tyrone Wells Remain — Pop-rocker’s radio-friendly sophomore effort focuses on his vocals.

Nous Non Plus Menagerie — Singer Celine Dijon’s pop French lyrics are kind of annoying.

Quatre Tete Art of the State — Rockers with punk edge need 36 minutes for 11 songs.

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The Suicide Kings The Suicide Kings — Usually mellow country, sometimes sped up like a freight train.

Garaj Mahal Woot — Nine funky, jazz songs. Hour, 10 minutes. The jams fly.

Chow Chow Music Doomsday Scenarios — Instrumental music made with unconventional instruments in an upbeat mood.

GB Leighton Shake Them Ghosts — Country rocker’s music is a little like Hootie, voice isn’t.

Colin Munroe Is the Unsung Hero — Free mixtape previews spring 2009 debut. Sounds like multiple personalities.

Savage Savage Island — Deep-voice only thing separating him in unoriginal hip-hop.

Shugo Tokumaru Exit — Japanese funky folkster could provide perfect soundtrack for indie flick.

The Wiyos The Wiyos — Vaudevillian-style, Americana, folk, ragtime, bluesy, country, ’20s flavor, too.

Locksley Don’t Make Me Wait — Liverpool-style rock offered up by quartet from Mid-West.

Flying Lizards Flying Lizards — Reissue allows people to hear worst “Summertime Blues” cover ever.

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Glasvegas Glasvegas — UK-based rockers bury vocals to give a bigger sound.

The Gourds Haymaker! — Decent rock-tinged country music with a spash of quirkiness. (At the Visulite on Jan. 22)

Martha Wainwright I Know You’re Married But I’ve Got Feelings Too — A different kind of folk music that leans toward pop.

Trapt Only Through the Pain — Generic hard rock that’s tailor-made for radio-friendly hits.

Kate Campbell Save the Day — Folkie’s short-story style is sometimes inspired by literary notables.

Nancy Cassidy Runaway Train — Deep vocals first thing noticed on album of country folk.

Seth Walker Leap of Faith — Roots rocker gets a fun, sometimes old-school, groove going.

Miley Cyrus Breakout — Overrated teen sensation doesn’t get any less annoying with age.

The Game LAX — Lots of guest appearances — rap albums are all sounding similar.

Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials Full Tilt — Chicago blues band has a Southern-fried, quick-hit style.

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Xavier Rudd Dark Shades of Blue — Australian activist mixes indigenous instruments with rock for psychedelic groove.

Zac Brown Band The Foundation — Country-fried album finds inspiration in bluegrass, rock and reggae.

Caesars Strawberry Weed — Swedish rockers have ‘60s influence with rough-around-edges style.

Rosie Thomas A Very Rosie Christmas! — A generally traditional Christmas album with moments of quirky fun.

PEAS feat. Rachel Leslie A Christmas Chill — J-Lo’s backup singer tries her vocals over techno-fied traditional songs.

Various Artists We Wish you a Metal Xmas — Hard rockers team up for a heavy take on traditional.

John Mueller, Ray Anthony, Jay Richardson Winter Dance Party — Traditional songs imitated as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper.

Tony Bennett A Swingin’ Christmas —Big band backs singer’s first holiday disc in 40 years.

The Brian Setzer Orchestra The Ultimate Christmas Collection — 20 tracks of holiday music done in Stray Cats style.

Harry Connick Jr. What a Night! A Christmas Album — Third holiday disc from pianist mixes traditional songs with originals.