Each Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 CDs done in 10 words each:
Corb Lund Losin Lately Gambler Juno Award winning Canadian country crooner incorporates old-school rhythms.
Dethklok Metalocalypse Dethalbum II Skull crushing heavy metal with plenty of cookie-monster vocals. (Coming to The Fillmore in October)
We Shot the Moon A Silver Lining Piano-driven indie rockers release sophomore album; some hooks included.
Angel Taylor Love Travels 21-year-old singer songwriter offers piano-driven r&b songs.
Various Artists Espana Another interesting, entertaining mix from the folks over at Putumayo.
Dennis Diken Late Music Power pop rock album from the drummer of The Smithereens.
Kris Kristofferson Starlight and Stone Great country songwriting though the voice is showing its age.
Jonas Sees in Color Jonas Sees in Color Greensboro-based group releases its debut full of pop-rock.
Joe Nichols Old Things New Country crooner does little to set himself apart from pack.
Sam & Ruby The Here And The Now Duo produces fantastic vocal harmonies, duets in pop-folk style.