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

Leland Sundries The Apothecary EP — Lo-fi singer-songwriter with hint of Lou Reed style.

Yuppicide Anthology ’88-’98 — Everything punk band recorded in 10 years — all 58 songs.

Chiodos Illuminaudio — Album is post-hardcore band’s first with its new singer.

Benny Marchant Conversations Missed EP — Former The Kings Royal singer releases his mellow solo debut.

Twiztid Heartbroken & Homicidal — More ICP-influenced horror core from two makeup-faced MCs.

Notar Notar EP — Debut disc from man featured on last Counting Crows tour.

Juke Kartel Levolution — Singer Toby Rand was a contender on Rock Star: Supernova.

Joe Cassady and the West End Sound The Chymical Vegas Wedding of — I expected something campy and fun, but got typical folk.

The Bright Social Hour The Bright Social Hour — Pairing rock, disco creates interesting mix — step above frat rock.

Sharon Van Etten Epic — Sophomore album offers poetic songs with more depth than expected.

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

Parlour Simulacrenfield — First studio album since 2002 offers solid instrumental ensemble grooves.

The Loomers Reeling Down A Road — Band uses many retro styles to create mildly catchy songs.

Steven Page Page One — Former Barenaked Ladies singer releases his Ladies-like solo debut.

The Dance Party Touch — Sounds more like cheesy pop/rock than any dance party.

Raul Malo Sinners & Saints — Plenty of Latin influence in his cross-pollinated musical structure.

The Fabulous Ginn Sisters You Can’t Take a Bad Girl Home — Duo gathers up some ‘50s country-rock style with attitude.

OMD History of Modern — First new album in 14 years picks up ‘80s torch.

Liza Minelli Confessions — After 60 years in show business, annoying covers album released.

Various Artists Yoga — Surprisingly, no Enya on relaxing variety CD for yoga fans.

Michael Holland and the Occoneechee Band Rhythm of Love — Carrboro group takes an old-school approach to folk music.

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

Marc Black Pictures of the Highway — Slow, somber folk features an element of the ‘60s within.

Claude Hay Deep Fried Satisfied — Album opens up with great energy via rhythm, slide guitar.

Luke Doucet & The White Falcon Steel City Trawler — Sometimes good old fashioned rock and roll can be refreshing.

The Mississippi Shieks Tribute Concert DVD — Production value is simple, tribute concert features variety of musicians.

Ryan Montbleau Band Heavy On the Vine — Boston singer combines elements of Americana with soulful folk style.

Bob Rea Ragged Choir — Country folk features Rea talking much more than he sings.

Swississippi Chris Harper Four Aces and a Harp — 18 blues tunes all driven by harmonica playing of Harper.

Peaches Staten Live at Legends — Nine live songs, nearly an hour of solid soulful blues.

Rob Blaine Big Otis Blues — Guitarist tries to modernize traditional blues sound through his playing.

Randy Houser They Call Me Cadillac — Singer tries to take some of pop out of country.

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

Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore Saints & Sinners — Duo offers solid harmonies against their front porch folk style. (At the Evening Muse on Oct. 21)

Lee Pons Big Boogie Voodoo — Tampa Bay blues pianist infuses New Orleans style in music.

Richard Barone Glow — Frontman of the Bongos releases a glam-pop solo album.

Matt Hill On the Floor — Greensboro guitarist’s debut shows maturity in his rhythm and blues.

The New Czars Doomsday Revolution — Rock band modernizes some cues from ‘80s hair metal bands.

Cas Haley Connection — Second place America’s Got Talent contestant offers respectable debut album.

Joey & Rory Album #2 — Husband and wife duo offers twang of modern country music.

Justin Jones The Little Fox EP — Virginia native releases five song EP of solid folk-rock.

Zayra Baby Likes to Bang — Electronic dance music doesn’t offer too much of anything unique.

AM Radio Doot — Greensboro duo calls its music “acoustic glam pop”… not bad.

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.

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.

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

Albert Castiglia Keepin’ On — Former Junior Wells guitarist keeps the blues train running strong.

Lost in the Trees All Alone in an Empty House — Chapel Hill collective offers folk-driven music with strong songwriting. (Band was set to open the now-canceled Neko Case show at Knight Theatre.)

Angels of Babylon Kingdom of Evil — Manowar drummer, Megadeth bassist team up for newest “metal supergroup.”

Robert Cray Band Cookin’ In Mobile — Five-time Grammy winner releases first live CD/DVD album.

Peter Salett Addicted to Distraction — Mild vocals and mellow rock reminded me of James Taylor.

Katie Melua The House — Vocally driven pop album leans closer to Tori Amos style.

Missouri Mile That’s What I Do — Missouri sisters release seven mediocre songs of generic new country.

American Hi Fi Fight the Frequency — Band breaks off from Miley Cyrus to release fourth album.

The Last Felony Too Many Humans — Cookie monster vocals dominate repetitive guitar riffs for bad combination.

Peter Block Peter Block — Pop-rock style reminds me of They Might Be Giants.

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

Clubfeet Gold on Gold — Australia trio’s mellow music is backed by heavy electronic beat.

Menomena Mines — Experimental rock trio creates steady balance between songwriting and quirks.

36 Crazyfists Collisions and Castaways — Album starts softly before hitting you upside head with brick.

Micki Free American Horse — Sad tale of Wounded Knee does not need “ya dig?”

Graham Czach Lucid — Plenty of 60s/70s prog-rock influence in this album.

The Restoration Constance — This thing comes with a freakin’ book… not just booklet.

Great Big Sea Safe Upon the Shore — Canadian folk-rockers release 10th album with bit more edge. (At McGlohon Theatre on Sept. 28.)

Eli Paperboy Reed Come and Get It — ‘50s style of music has familiarity, but not much originality.

Gyptian Hold You — “Reggae sensation” leans more toward soul than Marley-style reggae.

Doug Keith The Lucky Ones — NYC singer/songwriter has deep soft vocals over indie folk.

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

Chatham County Line Wildwood — North Carolina band’s solid Americana, bluegrass complete with soothing harmonies.

Various Artists Tribute to a Reggae Legend — Putumayo releases global homage to Bob Marley’s legendary reggae music.

Ashers Kill Your Master — Metal, punk merge for something I’d call “post punk-core.”

Hell Within God Grant Me Vengeance — You can guess how it sounds from the band’s name.

Tim Chad and Sherry Baby We Can Work It Out —Silver Jews, Lambchop team up — none named Tim, Chad, Sherry. (At the Evening Muse on July 28.)

D.O.B. Busy Signal — Reggae singer — not to be confused with hit rapper B.O.B.

Ernie Smith The Best of — 17-song collection from one of reggae’s first international successes.

Various Artists The Definitive Collection of Federal Records — Disc one covers 1964 – 1972, disc two covers 1973 – 1982.

Stephanie Bettman, Luke Halpin It All Comes Back to Love — Duo’s country-bluegrass music would fit right in at MerleFest.

The Lincoln Bedroom Broken Record — Southern California band’s music balances elements of Beatles, Green Day.

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

Dirty Little Rabbits Dirty Little Rabbits — Organ-driven rock band is brain child of Slipknot’s “Clown.” (See them at the Vans Warped Tour on July 22.)

The Cat Empire Cinema — Australia band’s fifth album fuses Latin flair into funky rock.

Coliseum House with a Curse — Power trio’s third album has plenty of heavy grit, grime.

Various Artists Reggae Gold 2010 — Album plays like a greatest hits of recent reggae songs.

Junk Culture Illegal Art — Lo-fi looped samples gives album’s songs an unfinished feeling.

AM Conspiracy AM Conspiracy — Jason “Gong” Jones of Drowning Pool dives into more metal.

Mehran Angels of Persepolis — Flamenco guitarist is at the front of 10 instrumental tracks.

Angelfire Angelfire — Guitarist Steve Morse teams up with young vocalist, Sarah Spencer.

The Deaf Judges The High Honorable — 3 MCs, one DJ from Athens… this isn’t Beastie Boys.

Rebecca Pronsky The Best Game in Town — Five-song EP sounds like jazzy-folk female Chris Isaak. (Performing at Common Market on July 31.)