10-in-10 CD reviews

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Every Friday, we bring you reviews of 10 recently-released CDs done in 10 words each:

Systems Officer Underslept — Half of Pinback, Armistad Burwell Smith, releases a solo album.

Genitorturers Blackheart Revolution — The first single is “Cum Junkie.” You do the math.

Ad Frank Your Secrets Are Mine Now — Gothic-styled crooning mixes in hints of glam and pop.

Los Cenzontles with Taj Mahal and David Hidalgo American Horizon — Mexican-American group gets help from bluesman, Los Lobos frontman.

The Prairie Cartel Where Did All My People Go — Organize a few DJs with mics and this is result.

Mumiy Troll Paradise Ahead — Digital-only release has Russian rock band’s first English songs. (At Alley Cat on Nov. 15)

Atreyu Congregation of the Damned — Band teeters between cookie-monster metal and radio-friendly melodies.

Tinsley Ellis Speak No Evil — Blues rocker continues down his established path on 12th album. (At Neighborhood Theatre on Dec. 5)

Swollen Members Armed to the Teeth — Underground hip-hop gets help from Talib Kweli, Everlast, others.

Kottonmouth Kings Hidden Stash 4:20 — Two hip-hop CDs, bonus DVD focus on everything marijuana.

This week’s new releases (10/27/2009)

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the new albums being released this week:

Atreyu Congregation of the Damned

Devendra Banhart What Will We Be

Jack Johnson En Concert

R.E.M. Live at The Olympia

Stephen Stills Live at Shepherd’s Bush

The Swell Season Strict Joy

Tegan and Sara Sainthood

Train Save Me, San Francisco

Wolfmother Cosmic Egg