"Giddyup" by Giddyup (Country artist from Louisiana (LA))

The self-titled CD from the band Giddyup has all the makings of the perfect Western Swing CD. One swinging tune right after another, sure to please the dancehall crowds. Brothers Michael and Tim, from a family with 13 children, sure know how the West was won! Extremely fantastic instrumentally, plus a whole lot of story-telling songs to inspire and touch your hearts. Wow, hard to pick a favorite, as they all are really good. "No Horse Town" and the title cut 'Giddyup" are two that harken listeners back to simpler times, and thus are deemed as favorite cuts. Again, this entire CD is a winner!

-Terri D. and RadioIndy.com
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"No Turning Back" by Rose Coen (Acoustic artist from New York (NY))

"No Turning Back" from songstress Rose Coen is literally a work of art that has been produced phenomenally. From the opening upbeat positive tune "Follow The Wind" to the sultry number "Dance," this CD is filled with strong songwriting and beautiful harmonies. To say that Rose Coen's music settles into any particular genre is impossible. We hear elements of folk, rock, bluegrass, country, jazz, gospel, and more. The lyrics on the tracks we reviewed were well thought-out and the musicianship impressive. "No One Left to Lie to" and "I've Been Blind" are filled with impressive and clean guitar runs, and hook-filled choruses with nicely-blended harmonies. With its many impressive elements, this CD is well worth a listen.

-Terri D., Manny V, and RadioIndy.com
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"One Band Man" by Geoffrey Welchman (Acoustic artist from Maryland (MD))

"One Band Man" is filled with lyrics, licks, and lessons of life that reflect the abounding talents of Geoffrey Welchman. In keeping with historical trend-makers, Welchman shows us the path of bluesy, contemporary music, as he echoes past, present and future sentiment in this well-put together package. The musicianship on the CD is impressive, especially considering that Geoffrey performed all of the instruments himself. The production is very clean with some interesting effects. The highlight of the CD, however, is the songwriting, which combines interesting and sometimes unpredictable chord progressions with clever and well thought-out lyrics. One of our favorite tracks, "Unforgiven" is an adult rock track filled with raw emotion that blends electric guitar licks with beautiful self-harmonies. "Fender Bender" begins with some interesting effects that fade into a catchy bass line that provides a very cool groove for this track. This CD is well worth a listen to hear some of the creative songwriting and impressive musicianship of one talented person!

-Terri D., Manny V, and RadioIndy.com
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"Stories from Cactus Motel" by The Men They Couldn't Shave (Acoustic/Country artist from Norway)

"Stories from Cactus Motel" by the humorously named The Men They Couldn't Shave is a pleasant collection of well-crafted acoustic/country tunes. Majestic acoustic guitars serve as this CD's strongest captivator and draw listeners in with a tight grasp. "Up North" stands out for just this reason; its graceful acoustic intro quickly becomes etched into one's memory. Moreover, the vocals on this album are refreshingly unique, adequately raw, and compellingly emotional. Lyrically, The Men They Couldn't Shave brings a nice mix to the table – a little bit of wit, a lot of relevance, and a nice dose of introspection. Other standout tracks include "The Ballad of Old Henri P.," "Ghost Dance Shirt," and the hilarious "A Tough Man Left Town." All in all, "Stories from Cactus Motel" is fun, highly relatable, and musically outstanding.

-Xavier P.
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"King of the Massacre" by A Vision Grotesque (Metal/Hard Rock artist from North Carolina (NC))

"King of the Massacre" by A Vision Grotesque is an explosive expression of untamed, hardcore metal. Dark, Electrifying, and chest-pounding best describe this attention-grabbing collection. Thrilling guitar work takes the center stage, backed by hard-hitting drumming. Vocally, this band gives it all they've got – literally. "Funeral Whore" demonstrates AVG's stunning guitar work and overzealous vocals. "A Vision Grotesque" also stands out as very radio-friendly, and showcases the sheer performance power that this band radiates. Lyrically, AVG strikes gold with their well-written metaphoric messages. Overall, "King of the Massacre" is a great metal album, built for the most hardcore of metal fans.

-Xavier P.
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"City Walls" by Andy Gorwell (Blues artist from Australia)

"City Walls" by Andy Gorwell is an impressive bluesy rock CD. Andy's raspy vocals are very effective on these raw rock tracks. The production on the CD provides a cool, retro 60s rock feel. There was a lot of energy in the tracks we checked out. "Drifting Away from you" is a song about a relationship that effectively uses a slide guitar to evoke a strong emotional feel. "Be My Little Queeny" has a very catchy chorus, and includes an impressive bluesy guitar solo. If you enjoy the music of the Rolling Stones, you'll enjoy this CD. Check it out.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com
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"Giant Sized Life" by Micah Olsan (Acoustic artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI))

 

"Giant Sized Life" by Micah Olsan is an impressive modern folk CD. The CD features Micah's excellent songwriting, which includes memorable choruses and thought-provoking lyrics. Throughout the CD, Micah demonstrates his smooth acoustic guitar work and pitch-perfect vocals, which are delivered with a very interesting vocal tone. The production and musicianship on the CD are top notch. Tracks such as "Come Again" and "Jerry Danks" feature a very tight groove that is a signature of this fine CD. Another signature of this CD are tight breaks, which, on "Giant Sized Life," are filled with catchy percussion and guitar licks. If you enjoy big-name artists such as Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson, you will enjoy this CD.

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"Joyspreader" by Anton Trois (Adult-Rock artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN))

"Joyspreader" by Anton Trois is a high-energy, addictive adult-rock CD. Michael Helm's edgy and effectively expressive vocals infuse these tunes with an uncommon level of life and vitality. The ready-for-radio "Ephemeral" is a contagious get-up-and-groove track, flaunting audacious electric guitar arrangements. "I-40" does a great job in embodying the excitement associated with its theme of running away for thrills. Other outstanding tracks include the semi-mellow "Rock and Roll Girls" and the very loud "Glenn." This CD truly delivers great adult rock tunes song after song, all characterized by memorable, climactic choruses, and fervent vocal performances.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com



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"It's All About You, Lord" by Dewayne Holt (Spiritual/Country Gospel artist from Georgia (GA))

"It's All About You, Lord" by the hearty Dewayne Holt is an inspirational collection of original country gospel tunes. Dewayne's deeply-toned yet heavily emotional voice is the perfect fit for these uplifting country tunes. "What A Hallelujah Morning" demonstrates the professional musicianship exhibited on this CD, as well as some beautiful harmonies. Lyrically, these songs are very personal, straight-forward, and poetic. Moreover, the very passionate "Tomorrow" radiates a very intimate vibe, enlisting the aid of the elegant acoustic guitar. This album offers its listeners more than great tunes: Listeners will certainly be encouraged and inspired by these very meditative tales.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com



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"It's About Time" by Randy Wheeler (Easy-Listening/Instrumental composer from California (CA))

"It's About Time" by Randy Wheeler serves up fresh and innovative instrumental compositions of tunes we all know and love. "What A Wonderful World" is retold using a beautiful jazz piano tone backed by cohesive string arrangements and pacifying percussion. "We Have All The Time In The World" is another outstanding track, utilizing more electric sounds and vocal tones to create a very dreamy, climactic atmosphere. Moreover, Randy's unique interpretation of "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" delivers a compelling classic rock edge. Overall, Randy's retelling of these classic tales is quite enjoyable and seductively soothing.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com



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"Relatively Gone" by Kent Welton (Jazz artist from California (CA))

"Relatively Gone" by Kent Welton is a pacifying collection of jazz instrumentals. Soothing and graceful best describe these free-flowing compositions. "Sky Waltz" stands out for its beautiful guitar-tone lead and cohesive drum arrangement. "Orbiting Pluto" steers away from the generally organic atmosphere and assumes a more electric, transcendental sound. All in all, Kent consistently delivers great mind-easing jazz and easy-listening songs with "Relatively Gone."

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com




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"Nothing to Lose" by Billy Winn (Country Rock artist from Maine (ME))

"Nothing to Lose" by Billy Winn is a highly professional and enjoyable modern country album. Billy's heavy, near-baritone timbre radiates tons of emotion and pierces through the instrumentation. Honest and pure lyrics characterize the poetic makeup of these songs of love and loss. The mid-tempo, emotional ballad "That's For Sure" delivers some very expressive musicianship and vocals. Other standout tracks include the heavy-with-rock-edge "Waiting On Someone" and the Phil Collins-esque "Honey Brown." From start to finish, this CD delivers the entire package – beautiful lyrics, great song structure, and sincere vocal performances.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com



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"From Then To Now" by Floco Torres (Hip-Hop/Rap artist from Southern New Jersey (NJ))

"From Then To Now" by the down-to-earth Floco Torres is one hip-hop collection that is full of compelling commodities. What makes this collection so memorable is the fact that Floco places heavy emphasis on the musical and melodic appeal of these tracks. "Sumthin Smooth" stands out because of its beautiful piano work and uncommonly sincere tone. "How You Feel" takes on a faster pace and delivers a very memorable chorus. Furthermore, "Sophistication w/ Sean L" takes on a compelling middle-eastern musical vibe. Lyrically, it is clear that Floco has quite a way with words and rhymes. These tunes are down-to-earth, highly relatable, poetic, and musically gripping. (Explicit)

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com


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"Been To The River" by J R Roberts (Spiritual/Blues artist from Gainesville/Jacksonville, Florida (FL))

"Been To The River" by J R Roberts is a unique cross between traditional blues and today's contemporary Christian music. The musicianship, songwriting, and recording quality of this CD is very impressive. Opening with the blues-groove "You Are King," listeners are immediately introduced to J R's soulful and powerful vocals. It is clear that J R has quite a keenness for crafting memorable songs. Lyrically, these tunes are perfect for the congregational worship setting. J R showcases his unrefined country blues side with the very intimate title-track, "Been To The River." Moreover, "Jesus Be The Lord Of My Life" ventures into the adult-contemporary genre and demonstrates J R's vocal and musical versatility. All in all, this CD flaunts a wide appeal to fans of gospel, blues, jazz, and adult-contemporary and is well worth a listen.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com

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"Have Mercy" by Fear Nature (Hard Rock band from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Have Mercy" by the high-energy Fear Nature is a unique hard-hitting metal/hard-rock album. Roaring arrangements of grinding electric tones backed by ear-bursting drum runs provide the soundscape for Fear Nature's gripping and vigorous lead vocals. "Even the Innocent" showcases this band's stunning electric guitar work and their fervent, emotion-driven vocals. The slightly softer "Rise Up" springs to life as a result of its space-filling harmonies and poetic lyrics. Moreover, "Blink of an Eye" stands out because of its catchy lead melody and inspirational message. Track after track, Fear Nature serves up memorable, well-produced metal anthems that flaunt heavy lyrical appeal.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com



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"Comet" by Masuretti (Electronica artist from Los Angeles, California (CA))

"Comet" by the exceptionally creative Masuretti is an out-of-this-world electronic/ambient collection. Entering a musical territory of his own creation, Masuretti stumbles into a very dreamy collection that is quite memorable. "Recurring Dream" is very hypnotic in nature, and has the tendency to get stuck in your head. The title-track is another stand-out track, surrounding itself in a very extraterrestrial musical atmosphere and demonstrating Masuretti's meaningful lyrics. One thing is quite clear from this collection: Masuretti stretches the boundaries of musical tradition, combining unlikely elements (such as tribal percussion) to produce a very likeable album.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com



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"As I Am" by Alicia Keys (R&B/Pop artist from New York (NY))

Gracing the music world with her first release in four years, Alicia Key's latest, "As I Am," delivers an overdose of genuine soul. Backed by very organic musical compositions, Keys shines vocally more in this album than perhaps any other. The very inspirational ballad dubbed "Superwoman" delivers a very loud-and-proud message to all the hard-working, independent women out there. Other stand-out tracks include the stripped-down and sincere "Lesson Learned," the slightly retro "Wreckless Love," and the groovy beat-driven "I Need You."

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com




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"Creation" by Maximilian (Ambient/New-Age composer from England)

"Creation" by the musically avid Maximilian is an emotion-provoking assembly of ambient/new-age compositions. Very theatrical and eventful in nature, much of Maximilian's compositions seem fit for use on the big-screen. "Legasy" stands out as especially transcendental and dramatic. "Journey Through a Night of Peace" is the most light-hearted track on this CD, steering away from the overall somber mood. Through this album, Maximilian mixes orchestral string arrangements, compelling vocal tones, and brilliant piano work to create very vivid emotional expressions.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com




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"Stresswork" by 3Bubble (Hip-Hop/Rap artist from Houston, Texas (TX))

"Stresswork" by 3Bubble is a gripping hip-hop collection. As a lyricist, 3 Bubble shines as quite skilled and full of rhythm and rhyme. Kicking off with the boomin' "My City," 3Bubble immediately introduces fans to his extreme rapping style and his intense Texas-pride. "Neva Fake" is a powerful anthem establishing 3Bubble's street credibility while incorporating well-fitting rock elements. Track after track, "Stresswork" delivers real, uncut lyrics backed by riveting beats, mesmerizing instrumental leads, and top-quality production. (Explicit)

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com




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"No Trespassing" by Andrew Roussak (Progressive Rock artist from Germany)

"No Trespassing" by Andrew Roussak is a very pleasing progressive rock compilation. Superb instrumentation is one of the most noteworthy aspects of this CD. The instrumental and vocal performances are filled with fever, passion and emotion. "Lost In the Woods" flaunts a razor sharp rock edge and demonstrates this CD's robust vocals. "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" stands out among the more solemn tracks on this CD, serving up some great piano, organ, flute and string arrangements. Intriguingly, many of these songs are multi-faceted in nature, constantly morphing into varying emotional expressions. Furthermore, the production of "No Trespassing" utilizes small elements and sounds that really give these compositions a life of their own.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com


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