Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Richard Ashcroft The United Nations of Sound Verve frontman uses live orchestration in his latest solo effort.
Anthony David As Above, So Below R&B artists latest more of the same vocal-driven soul.
Keren Ann 101 Dance-pop fused into singers first album in four years.
The Lonely Forest Arrows Another straight-forward indie rock album makes me say, meh.
William Fitzsimmons Gold In the Shadow Indie folk singers emotions are front and center in songs. (At the Evening Muse on April 12.)
Darlings Warma EP Indie rock EP shows moments of grunge and punk ethic.
Gucci Mane The Return of Mr. Zone 6 Ice cream cone face tattoo is too distracting; sounds lazy.
Royal Bangs Flux Outside Eclectic mix of rock, pop, and electronica for indie crowd.
Skybombers Black Carousel Australian rock group has hints of The Strokes in delivery.
Awolnation Megalithic Symphony Kinda sounds like a pop version of Nine Inch Nails.