Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Susan Cowsill Lighthouse Second solo album from youngest member of 60s The Cowsills.
Anne McCue Broken Promise Land Sweet tone to voice is contrast to dirty, bluesy music.
Peter Parcek Mathematics of Love Gritty bluesman mixes in some soul while hes getting dirty.
Pearly Gate Music Pearly Gate Music Zach Tillman offers simple songs with odd sense of timing.
Various Artists South Africa More variety to celebrate a genre from folks at Putamayo.
Caleb Caudle and the Bayonets Snake River Canyon Winston-Salem band may be young, but theres talent there.
Yukon Blonde Yukon Blonde Bands debut album focuses on folk hooks and solid harmonies.
Twin Stumps Seedbed Sounds like the band blew out every amp in studio. (At The Milestone on June 2.)
Jim Lauderdale Patchwork River Singer/songwriter teams up with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter.
Feral Children Brand New Blood A new, mellow brand of Seattle rock its alt-pop.