“Valentine Parade” by Chancellorpink (Pop Artist from Pennsylvania(PA))

"Valentine Parade" by Chancellorpink is an intriguingly memorable adult underground rock collection. The very first thing that jumps out of these tunes is their experimental creativity and the effectively unusual vocal performances. Exploring a variety of tones, filters, and harmony and background arrangements, the vocals on "Valentine Parade" are quite diverse, unusual, and creative, and thereby hard to forget. Additionally, the musical backdrops of these tracks are equally as eclectic. The somewhat eerie "Red Wedding Dress" does a great job of demonstrating the creativity this band employs in both their music and vocal arrangements. "The Red Sea" and "She Came In Dreams" assumes a heavy rock edge, with the former radiating a strong dose of experimentation. If you enjoy artists such as David Bowie and creative music that is not afraid to challenge mainstream rules, you will enjoy this CD.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"Some Day" by Dwayne Ford (Pop Artist from Alberta, Canada)

Dwayne Ford brings a professional resume to his album "Some Day". It is largely progressive adult contemporary, but is vast in it's style and influence. You'll hear elements of jazz, blues, classical, and contemporary to name a few. Mr. Ford's vocals are strong, passionate, and appropriate for the concept of the sound. The arrangements are high-caliber and the production quality is top notch. Highlights are the cover of "Scarborough Fair", a creative and interesting take on a classic. "10 Years on the Inside" features some great guitar work and nice harmony in the vocals. "No Prayer" is a nice little jazzy/bluesy number with strong vocals and lyrics. If you like Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins, you will like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"130 Days" by Yellow Jumps Twice (Pop Artist from Germany)

"130 Days" by Yellow Jumps Twice is an alternative rock album influenced mainly by Brit rock. This album contains a nice mix of acoustic and electric songs, and hint toward British glam at times too. There is a power and energy behind the sound, with harmonized choruses and ringy guitars. One stand out track is "Let you Go", a rock anthem with a nice build and dark lyrics. "Softly" opens with a cool megaphone effect on the vocals and twists into a longingly passionate rocker. "The Rainy Season" features a beautiful piano progression, strings and emotion-filled lyrics. Fans of Oasis and David Bowie will surely enjoy this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

 

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"Step Up 2 the Mike" by Just Mike (Pop Artist from Minnesota(MN))

"Step Up 2 the Mike" by Just Mike is and eclectic marriage of beats and soul. It is definitely a hip-hop album, but what makes this album unique is it's attention to emotion - even in it's most bumping and flowing of states. You won't hear the same old, same old with this album. It's a nice mix of 'old school' and 'new school'. The sound is fresh. Highlights include "This Way", a very heartfelt song with strong lyrics and a nice delivery. "Go Get It" is naughty and dirty with an industrial flair. "Crater's Edge" has a nice beat and is mysterious (in a Radiohead sort of way). If you like Hip-Hop with an experimental edge, you will like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

 

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"The Mask" by Ebbandflow (Progressive Rock Artist from Spain)

"The Mask" by Ebbandflow is an experimental progressive rock album brought to you by eight fine musicians. This album is an array of sounds presented in an array of styles. There is a strong Middle Eastern influence present throughout the album, but you could say it is jazzy, ambient rock for the most part. The arrangements are lively, well-layered and complete, with great musicianship. One standout track is "Through all This Rain". It opens with some soothing sax and explodes into a big rock number. "I Need You" exhibits the greatest eastern influence, with nice tabla and devious guitar work. "The Mask Part 3" is ambient and airy and features a strong vocal performance. If you like Pink Floyd or Dead Can Dance, you will like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"Love...A Fable in 9 Acts" by Tracey Whitney (Jazz Artist from Los Angeles, California(CA))

"Love...A Fable in 9 Acts" by Tracey Whitney is a smooth jazz album that takes you on a journey through the trials and tribulations of love. Tracey is a veteran of the music industry and her voice is deep, sultry and warm. Accompanying her are sounds and arrangements that take you back to the classic days of R&B. These soundscapes are jazzy and soulful with a heavy Gospel influence. Highlights include the sexy-to-the-max "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby". Couldn't help but think of the great Barry White when listening to this one. "How Can You Stop Loving Someone" has some nice breaks and an intimate vocal performance. You'll get another great vocal performance on "A Woman In Love". If you like Sade and Roberta Flack, you'll like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"Live in Houston" by EJ Strong (Gospel Artist from Texas(TX))

EJ Strong's "Live in Houston" is a funkified high-energy gospel album that definitely "takes you to church". The spirit of the band is certainly captured on these tracks and the songs are rich and soulful. EJ's voice booms and every ounce of energy is put into every single word. You can't ignore the back up singers too. They mean business. Combine that with a tight band and lively arrangements, and "we have a winner". Highlights are the opener "For The Rest of My Days". It sets a memorable tone, starts off with a message and pumps up the room quickly. Although "Just Wanna Tell Ya" delivers praises the lord, the backup singers deserve some praises for this one. "Stay Focused" is another song with a strong message and features a hot guitar intro and another strong vocal performance. If you like Gospel, pick this one up.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"Join Hands" by The Mason Rack Band (Blues Artist from Australia)

"Join Hands" by The Mason Rack Band is a tremendous bluesy folk rock CD with a modern consciousness. The songs rely on simplicity in the arrangements to effectively allow Mason's wonderful vocals to take center stage. His rich, intimate, and breathy at times delivery reminds us of Ben Harper and has a very enjoyable quality that made us want to keep coming back to this CD to listen again and again. The songwriting on the CD is excellent as well, with relevant lyrics and memorable choruses. Highlights include the title track "Join Hands," which encompasses everything about the band's sound and features some creative lyrics. "Dust" gets extra bluesy with the vocals and some nice guitar progressions. "Friends" wraps things up in a big way with screeching vocals and an intense build. If you enjoy modern singer songwriters such as Ben Harper and Jack Johnson, you'll love this outstanding CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"You Are" by Renee' Parker (Spiritual Artist from North Carolina(NC))

"You Are" by Renee' Parker Is an inspiring spiritual album that is comprised of many influences. You'll hear pop, jazz, country, and world vibes as well. Renee's voice is rich, warm and very pleasant. The arrangements on the CD are unique, keeping the CD interesting throughout. There is almost an island feel with the acoustic guitar and bongos in a few of the songs. There are no limitations to the creativity and realm of sounds that make up the production of this album. You certainly don't expect to hear a thick drum machine on an album of this nature. The lyrics on the CD are spritually-focused, positive, and inspirational. Highlights are the title track "You Are," with the previously mentioned drum machine and a nice vocal performance. "Abandoned to Jesus" is a hearty Country number with some nice slide guitar and a comforting vibe in the vocals. "Come Quickly" has a beautiful piano progression and displays the range in Renee's voice. If you are in need of spiritual inspiration, this is an excellent CD for you.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"The Gap Between v2" by Dan Weintraub (Easy Listening Artist from Vermont(VT))

"The Gap Between v2" by Dan Weintraub is a collection of intimate folk and country songs. The lyrical content and guitar work are what makes this album stand out. You'll hear some polished, great sounding guitar progressions, and lyrics that are a bit on the dark side, yet well written and well delivered. Dan's personality certainly comes through in the music and his voice has a pleasant timbre. Highlights include "Beautiful Empty," which has some nice changes and lyrics that are a portrait of Dan's idea of carefree. "I'll Be Your Boyfriend, Paris Hilton" speaks for itself and lends itself to Dan's ability to laugh at himself. "Merely an Afterthought" wraps it up nicely, taking the tempo down a bit and without losing the concept. If you enjoy Folk music and clever songwriting with a twist of humor, pick this one up.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"Butch Thomas" by Butch Thomas (Jazz Artist from United Kingdom)

Butch Thomas' self-titled album is an outstanding collection of Nu-Jazz songs brought to you by an industry veteran. Butch's Tenor and Soprano Sax on the album is as smooth as silk. His arrangements are solid and his style is innovative and very modern. Overall, the musicianship on the CD is tremendous and the sound quality is excellent as well. Highlights are the opener "Blues for Miles" taking you back to the 70's a bit with cop show synths and a memorable Sax performance. "Ooga Booga" has some fun percussion elements, but keeps it nice and smooth. "You Dig" is a progressive jazz number with impressive drum work and another solid Sax performance. If you enjoy smooth jazz saxophone and big name artists such as Kenny G or Wayne Shorter, you'll enjoy this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"On My Own" by Sid Melancon (Country Artist from Louisiana(LA))

"On My Own" by Sid Melancon is a collection of impressive country songs brought to you with a modern sound and a bit of tradition. The album is strong in many ways. The lyrics are clever and tell a story. Sid's vocals are certainly memorable, both in terms of excellent pitch as well as his well-suited country voice. The excellent harmonies in the choruses of many of these tracks are also noteworthy. The arrangements and musicianship behind Sid's vocals are professional, lively, and well layered. Overall the CD has a commercial radio-ready professional quality. Highlights include "Stronger in Love," a tale of love lost that is a definite sing-along. "Done Her Wrong" is a high energy upbeat tune, with a nice walking bass line and fun solos. "Just What to do" is another "barn-burner" with nothing but a good time in mind. If you enjoy country music, especially male country vocalists, you'll like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"On My Own" by Sid Melancon (Country Artist from Louisiana(LA))

"On My Own" by Sid Melancon is a collection of impressive country songs brought to you with a modern sound and a bit of tradition. The album is strong in many ways. The lyrics are clever and tell a story. Sid's vocals are certainly memorable, both in terms of excellent pitch as well as his well-suited country voice. The excellent harmonies in the choruses of many of these tracks are also noteworthy. The arrangements and musicianship behind Sid's vocals are professional, lively, and well layered. Overall the CD has a commercial radio-ready professional quality. Highlights include "Stronger in Love," a tale of love lost that is a definite sing-along. "Done Her Wrong" is a high energy upbeat tune, with a nice walking bass line and fun solos. "Just What to do" is another "barn-burner" with nothing but a good time in mind. If you enjoy country music, especially male country vocalists, you'll like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"On My Own" by Sid Melancon (Country Artist from Louisiana(LA))

"On My Own" by Sid Melancon is a collection of impressive country songs brought to you with a modern sound and a bit of tradition. The album is strong in many ways. The lyrics are clever and tell a story. Sid's vocals are certainly memorable, both in terms of excellent pitch as well as his well-suited country voice. The excellent harmonies in the choruses of many of these tracks are also noteworthy. The arrangements and musicianship behind Sid's vocals are professional, lively, and well layered. Overall the CD has a commercial radio-ready professional quality. Highlights include "Stronger in Love," a tale of love lost that is a definite sing-along. "Done Her Wrong" is a high energy upbeat tune, with a nice walking bass line and fun solos. "Just What to do" is another "barn-burner" with nothing but a good time in mind. If you enjoy country music, especially male country vocalists, you'll like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Adriane Blanco" by Adriane Blanco (Spiritual Artist from Arizona(AZ))

"Adriane Blanco" by Adriane Blanco is an excellent collection of adult pop/rock-style, spiritually-driven songs that are polished, well written and well delivered. Adriane's pitch-perfect voice is shyly sensitive and works really well with the overall sound. In general, the album has a soft tone with big harmonized choruses, although each song is certainly unique and drawn from many influences. The musicianship and production are outstanding. The lyrics are well thought out and spiritually-focused, providing a positive message in a manner that is enjoyable to a mainstream adult rock audience. Highlights include "Near Me," which is a commercial radio-ready track. "Calling," which has a memorable guitar riff and a driving intensity, is another highlight track. "Show Me the Way" features mellotron, cool drum fills, an overall creativeness and well-delivered vocals. If you enjoy spiritually-based, adult rock music you will enjoy this outstanding CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"The Ride" by Cameron Dobb (Adult Rock Artist from British Columbia, Canada)

"The Ride" by Cameron Dobb is a collection of inspiring adult alternative pop/rock songs with creative arrangements, lots of layers and strong vocals. The musicianship and production are totally professional, including outstanding vocals. Each song is a new experience, keeping the CD interesting throughout. The lyrics are strong and the choruses are definite sing-alongs. Highlights are "Hurricane," which is certainly a song that defines the sound on the CD. "Bee Sting" has a beautiful guitar progression, builds to power and features a string section. "Safe" is harrowing and features some gorgeous piano work. You will thoroughly enjoy this outstanding album if you enjoy bands like Train or Ben Folds.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"Dear Irish Boy" by Myphy's Lagh (Acoustic/Folk artist from British Columbia)

"Dear Irish Boy" by Myphy's Lagh is a true Irish tune fest. The musicianship and production of the CD are both of high quality. The vocals, on the tracks that have vocals, are strong; Those by Damian will make the heart happy and those by Sara can bring a tear to the eye. The CD is filled with excellent violin work, which has a classical influence. Furthermore, the CD is filled with tasteful acoustic guitar work. Both the music and the lyrics are clear and well articulated. The mix of pensive and joyous songs is well suited for this genre and makes the CD even more enjoyable. Distinctive highlights of this CD include "My Dear Irish Boy," which features Sara's beautiful voice and "Irish Rover," with Damian's very fitting vocal style for this classic song. "Cod Liver Oil" is an example of the more humorous side of the CD. "The Raven" features impressively fast-moving violin work and Damian's strong traditional vocal style. If you enjoy the beauty of traditional Irish music, you will enjoy this CD.

-Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Mind on Jesus" by Pastor Huey (Spiritual artist from California (CA))

"Mind on Jesus" by Pastor Huey is an eclectic gospel album that features a big praise driven voice, courtesy of the man on the cover. The arrangements provide you with a modern feel, but don't stray far from the foundation of traditional gospel, with an effective and tight choir backing up the Pastor's powerful voice. The addition of Jazzy stylings gives this album a voice of it's own and a playfulness while getting right down to the business of faith through song. The production and musicianship on the CD are both very professional. Highlights include "That's Him," which opens with a quirky little Jazz sequence and keeps the vibe throughout. "Have You Tried Jesus" actually has a hip-hop feel to it and a sense of humor as well. "Thank You Lord" is a "hand-clapper" with some serious bass. If you like traditional or contemporary Gospel, you will enjoy this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Eyes Invitus to Dance On" by OZ (Ambient Artist from England)

"Eyes Invitus to Dance On" by OZ is upbeat modern dance and R&B with hints of reggae and disco. Oz delivers an interesting and unique mix of sounds on this CD. It's fun music with "Storyteller" lyrics and a lot of creativity in production and keyboard sounds. A number of the tracks have memorable melodic choruses that nicely vary from the verses. It's an album that can cater to various moods, whether it be moving to the vibe or just listening to some good songs. Highlights are "Turns to Reality". The calming "Seal-esque" vocals are at the forefront. The opener "Eyes Can't Lie" is the most Reggae of all the tracks and has a definite "love one another" vibe. "City of Love" has a nice thumping bass line. If you enjoy melodic music with a good dance groove, you will like this one.

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"Stories from the Human Village: War & Peace" by Susan Ferre' (Classical Artist from Texas(TX))

"Stories from the Human Village: War & Peace" by Susan Ferre' is a creative spoken word album that takes you on a journey through 400 years of human life. The format of the album is a combination of narrative tracks with musical tracks in between. The narrative tracks are well paced and tell an interesting story about changing kings and their influence on society, especially in terms of art and war. The musical tracks nicely capture the moods introduced by the narrative, and are generally based around the organ with organic elements here and there. Highlights include " Padre Rafael Angles, Aria in D Minor,".which is a down tempo piece with an emotion stirring arrangement. "Louis Vierne, E'toile du Soir" is another down tempo piece which also has a mysterious feel, and a silent element, where one feels like you could hear a pin drop in between measures. Other pieces such as "Fr. Antonio..." and "Louis Vierne, Carillon..." use blasting organ sounds to achieve a more battling and decisive feel. If you enjoy music that makes you think, especially about the subject of war, or you enjoy classical organ, you will like this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Bachatas Forever" by Jose' Alfonso (Latin Artist from Boston Massachusetts(MA))

"Bachatas Forever" by Jose' Alfonso brings you the hot latin sound of Bachata, which features vocals, guitar, bass, bongo and guira. This album is quite successful in giving you a modern sound without compromising the traditional sound. The music has a strong latin beat to it. The arrangements are unique and the vocal performances from Mr. Garcia (a former Dominican radio personality) are impressive as he uses his strong voice very effectively for this latin genre. Highlights are "Lloro Porque La Quiero," with a very unique arrangement and intimate vocals. "Vibora Mala" throws a drum machine into the mix and has a great "Island" feel. There is an English version of this one as well. "Perdon" features some great guitar work. If you like strong latin male vocalists and latin music, you will enjoy this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"As We Please" by Vast Countenance (Rock Artist from the Netherlands)

"As We Please" by Vast Countenance combines classic Brit rock sounds with a twist of alternative. The band is from Amsterdam and their influence of sixties bands is very apparent on this CD. The bottom line is that there are some memorable songs on this album. The band flaunts excellent songwriting skills with effective rock grooves that build to catchy melodic choruses. The vocals on the CD are well harmonized and the lead singer has an excellent rock voice: Very distinct and emotional. The production and instrumentation on the CD are straight-up rock and roll, which is very effective for these tracks. "Trumpet Slide" is a song that really raised our eyebrows on this album. The song has a more modern rock marching groove with U2-like melodic vocals and a nice build to a memorable chorus. "Clay" is a heart-felt acoustic number. "Swimmer Song" features fuzz guitar and raw power. If you like Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and The Velvet Underground, you will enjoy this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Revolution's Son" by Audiocracy (Rock Artist from Connecticut(CT))

"Revolution's Son" by Audiocracy brings to the table all of the aspects of progressive rock. The sound is heavily organ driven with layered guitars and a lot of harmony in the vocals. The arrangements are sprinkled with countless exotic fills and experimental sounds. This is a concept album about a man's journey through a post-apocalyptic world, which makes for interesting lyrics and listen-ability from beginning to end. The lead off track "Part I The Dream-Revolution's Son" pulls you right in with big heavy organ riffs and great vocal layers. "Part IV The Confrontation - Speak" features thick guitar riffs, great solos, and powerful arena-worthy vocals. "Part VII Dare to Sing" wraps the album up taking you to an ethereal "other world" with organic worldly sounds. If you like Rush and Dream Theater, this album will certainly catch your attention.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"Chronology of Chaos" by Skovol Unit (Rock Artist from Indiana(IN))

"Chronology of Chaos" by Skovol Unit is a huge 2 disc compilation and is the history of this punk/metal/electro band. It starts with 4 track demos and takes you chronologically through the life of the band, in a very interesting look at the progression of a band. This is some old school stuff with impressive guitar licks. They have a true garage punk sound and sensibility with wild rhythm changes, complex timing, and "in your face" lyrics. Early songs like "Equal Opportunity Destroyer" are examples of their loud mosh pit sound. Later songs like "Something Else" transition into melody and polished sound. There is also a cool home guitar called "Battle of the Wolf 359". If you like Iron Maiden and Descendents, you will like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"Not Just Ragtime" by Ross MacLachlan (Jazz Artist from Ontario, Canada)

Get ready to boogie woogie to "Not Just Ragtime" by Ross MacLachlan. This album is packed full of foot tappin', smile enducing songs. Mr. MacLachlan is a veteran of Jazz festivals and venues around the world and his piano skills are superior. The album offers original tracks as well as a few classics. The musicianship and recording quality are very good. All together this album is a ton of fun. Highlights include "Kidd's Boogie," with its great horn arrangement and cool breakdown. "Possum and Taters" is the true classic as far as ragtime goes. "Let 'Em Jump" is down home and dirty with a nice deep rolling boogie bass line. If you like Scott Joplin, you will love this one.

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"The Norman Fishintackle Choir" by Jim Pulte (Blues Artist from Oklahoma(OK))

If you couldn't tell by the title, "The Norman Fishintackle Choir" by Jim Pulte is down-home swamp music. This is an album put together by professionals, both in terms of mucisianship and recording/production quality. Jim's vocals are commanding and the sound is full. with impressive horns and backing soulful singers. The songs are complete and worthy of large crowds looking for a rip roarin' good time. "Don't Let me Miss a Trick" is a pumpin' party track with great melodies and a big sound. "Both Sides of the Beat" features some great saxophone dancing around the vocals. "Never Shoula Asked My Doctor" rolls along with some fun lyrics. Grab a cold one and enjoy. If you enjoy blues, rock, or country music, you'll enjoy this one.

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"Real Love" by Wendy Alane Wright (Electronica Artist from Los Angeles, California(CA))

"Real Love" by Wendy Alane Wright is feel-good Dance music. Wendy's voice is a perfect match for the Techno/Pop/House marriage of styles that makes up the sound of this album. This is definitely club-worthy music as the production value is very high. The vocals sound great, with great harmonies as well. The arrangements are fresh and highly dance-able. Highlights are "Your Love Is So Good." This one bumps and has great harmony in the vocals. "Take Me Away" has hot stabs, high energy and some male hip-hop vocals. "Whatcha Gonna Do" closes out the album nicely with a nice build of layers in the beginning and bold vocals. If you like Madonna and C&C Music Factory, you will enjoy this one.

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"Peel Back the Sun" by Mike Kovacevich (Rock Artist from Minnesota(MN))

"Peel Back the Sun" by Mike Kovacevich is a very enjoyable and creative medley of styles and sounds - A little rock, a little funk, a little pop and some experimentation. Mike's voice has a nice rock quality with a folky undertone. The arrangements are complete and the sound is full. Overall this album is well thought out, well produced and artsy to give it a unique yet enjoyable quality. Think of it as well-written catchy and relevant songs with very effective, creative, and professional production that brings out the most of the songs. The musicianship is very high on this CD as well. Highlights are "Apple". It has a really cool "fade-in" intro. "Reboot" has some cool organic and human sounds. "Excuses Lie" introduces a bit of a country element, cool vocal harmony and a nice flow to it. If you like the creativity and styles of artists such as Beck or Peter Gabriel, you will enjoy this one - It's definitely worth a listen.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Tight Turns in the Sunset" by Mark St. John (Rock Artist from Connecticut(CT))

"Tight Turns in the Sunset" by Mark St. John is an adult rock and alt-country crossover album complete with twang and lots of fun. Mark's voice is playful and raw, with a quality that reminds us of Mark Knopfler. The overall sound is "Old School" with clean yet gritty guitar riffs and a down home sound provided in part on some tracks by banjo. The songwriting makes effective use of repeating memorable melodic patterns that sometimes include a Lou Reed-type singing/talking style. You get more bang for your buck on this album with 17 tracks. The title track "Tight Turns in the Sunset" features some creative lyrics and fun "Woo Hoos." "The Girl She Looks So Fine" pays homage to Stevie Wonder's "Roller Coaster". "It Is What It Is" features banjo, dobro and a "Words to Live by" message. Pick this up if you enjoy alt-country or adult rock artists such as Lou Reed.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Team

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"Northern Drive" by Clare Cooper (Country Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

"Northern Drive" by Clare Cooper is driving Country Rock that features a Pop element. The songs are complete and well arranged with lots of layers. Clare has an impressive classic country voice and the album features some great harmonies. Overall, the musicianship and production on the CD are very professional. The concept is fun and happy. You'll also hear some great changes and an overall uniqueness. The album opens with "Colorado" and features fun lyrics and a big sound with some beautiful harmonies. "Cosmo and Manhattan" tells a story and throws a bit of an Adult Contemporary vibe at you. "Hole in the Wall" has a sinister vibe to it, cool horns and another fun story. If you want to check out a fun, cross-genre CD, with elements of country, adult contemporary, and rock give this CD a listen.

-xavier p.

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"Hablame" by Herman Rodriguez (Latin Artist from Los Angeles, California(CA))

"Hablame" by Herman Rodriguez is a collection of beautifully romantic Latin love songs. Being from Mexico, Herman's music has a touch of tradition, including some Mariachi. For the most part the album is very contemporary with a strong vocal performance and nice arrangements blending a number of styles. Highlights are"Tu Fuiste La Causa," a traditional Mariachi number with delicate but fun strings and punchy horns. "Cuando Te Conosi" introduces an electric guitar and nice vibrato in the vocals. "Crei" features some great spanish guitar and a has a "walking on air" feel to it. If you like latin love songs and Mariachi music, you will like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

 

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"Lost and Found" by Chris Demarco (Easy Listening/Pop artist from Georgia (GA))

"Lost and Found" by Chris Demarco is a heart warming contemporary rock album. Chris' vocals are rich and have a nice depth to them. The accompanying arrangements are softly driving and contain subtle variances, including a hint of country from time to time. The musicianship and production throughout the CD are very professional. "Love and Murder" is a fun track with spoken word and a 40's sound with a little twang. "I Don't Wanna Wake Up" is a "song about a girl" with a light Island sound. "Sail Away" features some nice vibrato and range in the vocals and leaves you with a sense of hope. If you enjoy softer adult rock, you'll enjoy this CD

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"La Cognizione del Superfluo" by Storming Weather (Alternative artist from Italy)

"La Cognizone del Superfluo" by Storming Weather is a gripping rock album with dark undertones straight from Italy. The band has a thick sound, featuring bluesy guitar riffs and effective vocals that are sometimes weathered and sometimes melodic. The musicianship and recording quality of the CD are excellent. "Errori" has a nice "Epic" quality to it with soft verses that break into hard choruses. "Lo Show" opens with a killer guitar riff and moves forward into a fist pumping rocker with cool changes and a deep sound. "Killer Son" slows things down a bit, as the band shows you its dreamy, airy side. There are some cool changes and rhythms in this one too. If you like Nickelback and Grunge "In Italiano" you will enjoy this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Treachery, Lust, and Misfortune" by The Three Jacks (Acoustic artist from Coral Gable, Florida (FL))

"Treachery, Lust and Misfortune" by The Three Jacks is pub friendly American Celtic Rock. Grab a Guiness and get ready to dance. The musicianship is tight and driving. The vocals are throaty and fun. The song structure is strong and has sing-along quality. You can't ignore the fiddle breakdowns either. Highlights are "Work O' The Weavers," a house burnin', sweaty number with a couple of those fore-mentioned fiddle breakdowns. "The Bare-Ass Girl" has some fun lyrics, as you can imagine. It also features some nice recorder work. The wavy "Si Bheag Si Mhor" wraps up the album nicely. If you like The Fenians or Celtic Rock in general, you will like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Stand Up" by Telly Speicher (Adult Rock Artist from Indiana(IN))

"Stand Up" by Telly Speicher is an enjoyable CD with a thick grungy sound. Telly's vocals howl at you with a Layne Staley-type soul and vibrato. Telly sings of every day things through a collection of songs spanning the last fifteen years. A highlight of the CD are the impressive guitar licks and the tasteful harmonies. The lead track "Ss-up" comes right at you with a wicked riff, shredding guitar solos, and a signature voice. "Comin Down" combines a bar room blues rhythm with wailing guitars and interesting vocal effects. "Blayze" breaks it all down into a heartfelt acoustic number. If you like Alice in Chains, you will enjoy this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

 

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"Tales from the Garage" by Avenue F (Rock Artist from New Jersey(NJ))

"Tales from the Garage" by Avenue F is a hard-hitting rock album that fuses classic and modern rock styles and sounds. The album definitely has a garage band, yet professional feel to it, both in the production and in composition. The band is tight, featuring nice changes and a powerful sound with strong vocals. Most of the tracks are in your face rock tunes. Highlights are the opener "Social Outcast," a thick, thumping track track with solid riffs and rebellious vocals Their cover of the Split Enz "I Got You" is a cool take on a classic, taking it to a darker place. If you like Foo Fighters, you will dig this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

 

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"Across Time" by Kathy Moore (Jazz Artist from Michigan(MI))

"Across Time" brought to you by Kathy Moore will please your ears with an organic sound and beautiful vocals....with style. Kathy has one of those timeless voices. Very reminiscent of Karen Carpenter and of Joni Mitchell. Playful, but serene at the same time. The arrangements behind her vary nicely on this CD - Keeping to a folky, earth driven theme and inserting jazz, world and western feels. The musicianship and recording quality are both very high. "Blueberries" is a fun jazz number with playful vocals and a swinging jazz accompaniment. "Winter Sky" is an intimate piano/vocal piece that needs nothing more. "One Walk on the Beach" is tons of fun with a calming Island feel. If you enjoy folk or jazz music, or timeless female vocalists such as Joni Mitchell, you'll enjoy this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"Smashing Preconceptions" by Stereo Volvo (Jazz Artist from Australia)

"Smashing Preconceptions" by Stereo Volvo is a Space-Dub instrumental album with a big arsenal. It combines Jazz, Afro -Jamaican, Dub, Ambient, Drum N' Bass and much more. It is well produced with tight beats, spacy sounds and very cool muted trumpet work. There is a constant mysticism to this album and it is floaty, but organic at the same time. Highlights include "Phoenix" (Wig-Out), which is a definite journey of a track with a grounded rhythm section and guitar and trumpet eerily talking to one another. "Gunya" is more up-tempo featuring the signature trumpet with a bowed-string sounding guitar coming at you. Pick this up if you like beats and ambience.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"Clues" by Aaron Mayer Frankel (Acoustic Artist from Illinois(IL))

"Clues" brought to you by Aaron Mayer Frankel is a hauntingly quirky folk album. Aaron's quivering, deep and soulful voice is right out in front with creative guitar progressions and various other organic sounds behind him. The album has that great "right in the room with you" production quality. It grabs your ear and makes you hang on every word, as the lyrics are well paced and interesting. The title track, "Clues" is the catchiest and most radio-ready track with stop-start rhythms, great guitar work and refreshingly original lyrics. "Horrible Suburban Little Deaths" invites you to clap along to domestic animal catastrophes. "After the Wave" is another "story of a song" and features great guitar work and creepy accordian. If you like Nick Drake or Leonard Cohen, you will like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"The Colours of Blues" by Papasean Johnson (Blues Artist from Canada)

"The Colours of Blues" by Papasean Johnson is a swinging bar room blues album. Papasean's voice definitely has that "Old Soul" blues quality and is complemented well by his crafty guitar work and polished tone. Can't help but think of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan while listening to this one. Highlights are "Another Day," which rolls nicely, has some clever changes and features some slick steel guitar work."Sometimes I Wonder" takes you right down to the swamp with twangy rolling guitar and throaty vocals. "Jezebel" is a foot tapper with a tight little drum beat and a cool riff. If you like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Johnson or Eric Clapton give this CD a try.

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"Raised to the Ground" by Sky Rats (Alternative Artist from United Kingdom)

"Raised to the Ground" by Sky Rats is a grit filled rock album with hints of ska here and there. It features Rob Thomas meets Dave Grohl type vocals, a tight rhythm section and catchy melodies. The songwriting provides relevant lyrics and memorable choruses. This is a radio-ready, totally professional CD, in terms of both the tight sound of this talented band, and the high quality production on the CD. Sky Rats' sound on this CD remind us of the "Mod" bands of the 80's and sound very American for a UK band. Highlights of this album are "Don't Look Now," a big rocker with a driving chorus - a definite pit starter. "Get it All" has a real catchy chorus and is more toward the "Mod" sound, as earlier mentioned. "Out of my Depth" pumps with a cool bass line and sinister vocals. If you like Foo Fighters and Mighty Mighty Bosstones you will enjoy this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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“Chicken Gumbo” by Lex & Joe (Blues Artist from Maine(ME))

"Chicken Gumbo" by Lex & Joe is a nicely spiced bowl of blues delight. Lyrically clever and witty, this CD has a way of leaving a deeply etched impression. "Memphis Women and Chicken" is a groovy and humorous tune that flaunts some soulful saxophone runs. Moreover, the vocals on this CD deliver the best mix of sass, attitude, and humor. Adding to the diverse nature of this album is the inclusion of some pleasantly redone cover tracks. Furthermore, the musicianship on "Ophelia" really steals the limelight. Wrapped in top notched production, "Chicken Gumbo" is as delicious as it sounds.

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“Just (Because)” by Jam G (Rap Artist from San Francisco, California(CA))

"Just (Because)" by Jam G is a vibrant CD saturated with musical surprises and talented guest artists. The excellent production quality and a superb mix of live instruments and creative digital beats give it a clean sound. The beats themselves are not merely loops but a smooth and creative compilation of various instruments, musical styles, and unexpected twists and turns. Both fans of rap and of R&B will be pleased with what they hear on "Just (Because)" as tracks like "See You at the Lake" are laced with strong rap flows by a variety of Bay Area artists. On the other hand, R&B fanatics will love tracks like "Let's Party Tonight" and "Caution," both completely R&B and wired to make you move. "Be 4 U Go" slows it down a bit for those who like their R&B with a little bit of soul. A compilation of everything urban, "Just (Because)" has something for everyone to move to.

-Joel and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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“Infractions” by Tyrone Wright (Adult Rock Artist from Australia)

"Infractions" by Tyrone Wright is an ear-pleasing assembly of adult rock songs. The vocal performances on this album are simply delightful. Tyrone's memorable timbre finds a perfect home in these heart-felt musical expressions that bring to life the excellent songwriting of this CD. Fans of bands such as Del Amitri and Crowded House will especially enjoy this CD. "You to I" demonstrates Tyrone's sincere and serene vocal style and splendid harmonies. Another asset of "Infractions" is its well-developed, relevant lyrics. Tyrone tackles issues of love, life, passion, and self-analysis with elegance that begs to be heard. "Carry My Own" is an outstanding track, mainly because of its mesmerizing melody and lyrics. Song after song, listeners will find wonderfully produced works of art that truly offer depth and substance on "Infractions."

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"Love is...." by Sabrina Shaheen (Pop Artist from Michigan(MI))

"Love is...." by Sabrina Shaheen is an uplifting and powerful vocal driven Pop album. Sabrina's vocals on this CD have a very enjoyable deep quality that reminds us of Madonna. The CD features a blend of tight dance beats and a vast array of "World" instruments. You get your money's worth with 18 solid tracks on this one. The production is outstanding and provides these tracks with a commercial radio-ready finishing touch. Highlights are "Look into My Eyes", an eerie and distant track with thick Indian flavor. The title track "Love Is..." is a floor pumping dance number with nice melodies in the breaks. "Ecstasy" is sexy and unassuming with a nice piano hook. If you like Madonna and Enya, you will enjoy this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"Devotee" by JJ Worthen (Pop Artist from Texas(TX))

JJ Worthen's album "Devotee" is ready to be heard. JJ has a powerful voice that harnesses a songbird quality on the tracks of this CD. He writes catchy, complete, polished songs with great energy and pleasing arrangements. This is a rock album more than anything. The songs have a great live quality to them. The production on this CD is creative and very professional. The title track "Devotee" features memorable lyrics and a powerful vocal performance. "Nobody Knows" is surprisingly heavy, with a great opening guitar lick leading into a real rocker. "Autumn Leaves" completes the album nicely, leaving you feeling hopeful. If you like Rufus Wainwright, Damien Rice or Queen, you will like this one.

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“Eugenics Movement: Culling Hip Hop” by Mr. Williams (Rap Artist from Ohio(OH))

"Eugenics Movement: Culling Hip Hop" by Mr. Williams is a very expressive example of lyrical hip-hop and poetry fused together. Combining Andre 3000's aptitude for situational hip-hop with Saul Williams' solid mastership of poetic-rap this CD moves to break barriers and stereotypes and transcends the formula of today's hip-hop. Even the beats, which could be compared to the jazzy synthesized creations of soul groups in the early 90s, are quick to tell the listener that this is not your usual brand of hip-hop. One of the most stand-out tracks is the jazzy "If I wanted To (Remix)" which makes a bold stand for nonconformity. Another of our favorites is the poignant "Please Don't" as both its lyrical and vocal content express emotional pain. Fans of conscious hip-hop and gritty spoken word will quickly become fans of "Eugenics Movement: Culling Hip Hop".

-joel

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"Easy Street" by Chris Chesney (Pop Artist from United Kingdom)

Chris Chesney brings his veteran cross genre skills to the table in his album "Easy Street." The overall sound is reminiscent of those fun, feel good songs of the early 80's. Chris' lyrics are fun and his guitar-playing and songwriting are impressive. The arrangements are jazzy / bluesy in a bubbly sort of way and there's a lot of instrumentation and professional production in these tracks, to add a nice depth to the recording. There is also a cool mix of modern dance music thrown in as well. Finally, the female vocals are a nice complement to Chris's effective, raspy vocals. Highlights are "Cool Water," which starts out with a long, sexy instrumental segment that builds into a strong, sexy groove that nicely matches the lyrical theme of the song. "Time is Running Out" is another parcticularly noteworthy track with a brief synthesizer intro that builds into a full groove and a memorable chorus with strong female backing vocals and keyboard counter part. If you are a fan of catchy songs with a strong groove, that cross rock, pop, and even R&B, you'll enjoy this CD.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Angel" by Andrei Solodenko (Easy Listening Artist from New York(NY))

"Angel" by Andrei Solodenko is a journey through his poetic mind in the form of classic instruments joined with Adult Contemporary sounds. It is a virtual sound scape with beautiful melodies and strong piano progressions. Andrei's piano and synthesizer work on the CD are very impressive. The CD is great for relaxation, meditation or just soft listening. Highlights include "River of Love," which is filled with a lot of charisma and excellent sounding flute. "One Way Ticket" has a driving beat, nice fills and is power mixed with intrigue. "Rain in New York" features some soothing Trumpet work and effectively accomplishes the feel of '70's New York. If you like Mood Music and Adult Contemporary, you will surely like this album.

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"Sub Sonic/Super Sonic" by Tom (Adult Rock Artist from South Africa)

"Sub Sonic/Super Sonic" by Tom is experimental big beat rockabilly (leaning toward "Gothabilly") complete with grit and grime. This CD is filled with heavy distortion mixed with a vintage guitar sound overlaying synthetic drum sounds. A variety of guitar, synthesizer, random sounds and drum sounds are used in the creative production and songwriting on this CD. This is definitely not formulaic mainstrem music. The arrangements are fresh, experimental and daring. Highlights are "I'm Going to Build a House," which introduces a synth element and symbolic, spoken word lyrics. "Shiver 'n' Shake" has a catchy beat and guitar track building up to a memorable chorus backed by heavily distorted guitar, and some interesting whistling fills. If you like "The Cramps" and "The Reverend Horton Heat," you will enjoy this one.

-William and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team

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