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“Hardly Ever” by Anya Thomson (Jazz artist from United Kingdom)

"Hardly Ever" by Anya Thomson is a very groovy and memorable jazz collection that had us amazed. WOW! This CD demonstrates great talent, superb musicianship, and top-notch production that portrays a very live feel. "Sleuths, Scoundrels, Saints And Sinners" introduces listeners to the very beautiful vocal performances of Anya. Her pitch-perfect, airy vocal tone adds a thick emotional atmosphere to these songs. Lyrically, these songs are poetically sharp, emotion-invoking, and quite memorable. The upbeat "Good And Wrong!" flaunts some very audacious instrumental runs, including a very memorable piano and saxophone run. Bearing the whole-package, "Hardly Ever" is one album well worth a listen for any jazz fan, and also any pop music fan that enjoys artists such as Norah Jones.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"O Holy Night" by Elizabeth (Easy Listening/Spiritual artist from Oklahoma (OK))

"O Holy Night" by Elizabeth is a 3-song collection of spiritual songs that feature the incredible voices of Bet and Ashtyn Wallace. The strong and lilting rendition of an old favorite religious melody, "O Holy Night," brings the talent of both mother and daughter to light, and displays the especially beautiful mix of their voices when they harmonize. Both vocalists have pitch-perfect vibrant voices and clear diction which enhances their performances. The keyboard work at the beginning of "I Don't Wanna Go" gives a full appreciation of the strong backup work on this selection and blends extremely well with the gentle voices of the vocalists. If you enjoy beautiful spiritual music or emotionally-moving female vocalists, you will enjoy this CD.

-Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Flowers and Frolic” by Pene Kingsford (R&B artist from New Zealand)

 

"Flowers and Frolic" is a CD featuring the impressive vocals of Pene Kingsford. Pene's soft vocal style and clear diction is nicely accented by the musical accompaniment, which includes mainly songs with a gentle, acoustic jazzy feel, and a few with a more urban R&B feel. The production on the CD is creative, adding interesting backing instrumentation, sounds, and counterparts. The musicianship is strong. "Lily" is an urban R&B track that interestingly combines male and female rap asides with its lead female vocal. The introduction and back up in "Fibre and the Weave" bring a slightly different flavor to this collection. The title track is a beautiful song that brings out the sensual side of Penne's vocals and nicely adds saxophone fills. Whether you're a fan of jazz or a fan of modern singer-songwriters, this CD will add a nice relaxing atmosphere to your evenings of leisure.

-Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Sleeping Giants” by Vali&saxolution (Jazz artist from Austria)

"Sleeping Giants" by Vali&saxolution is a remarkable smooth jazz collection that leaves a lasting impression. Demonstrating great talent and skill, this CD serves up some very soothing piano and saxophone-led compositions. The recording is cystal clear, allowing the finer details of the instruments to push through. Moreover, the percussion arrangements on this album employ great creativity and hold these tunes together like glue. Everything about this CD, including the interesting songwriting, and especially the musicianship, is top notch. "Fly" demonstrates the mesmerizing sax melodies that bring these instrumentals to life. "Paris" introduces a very nice electric guitar lick, adding to the instrumental diversity. All around, this album radiates musical passion, creativity, and excellent production. This is an excellent addition to any jazz collection.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"A Thought" by Bob and the Fritsch (Rock artist from Florida (FL))

"A Thought" by Bob and the Fritsch is a twistedly eclectic collection of songs that are a reflection of a journey through one man's mind - Bob's mind, that is. The sound is experimental and is influenced by 60's Brit rock and surf music. Your ears will stand at attention while listening to this album. It is unpredictable and creative while retaining a classic sound. Highlights include the title track, "A Thought". Bob's throaty spoken word vocals mixed with beautiful surf progressions combine to produce a winner. "Duality" has a nice bouncy rhythm mixed with unassuming guitar tracks. "Microscopic Dot" features a beautifully played acoustic guitar progression and gets intimate with Bob's voice. If you like Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen, give this album a try.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Bay Princess” by Asia B (Hip Hop/Rap artist from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Bay Princess" by the young and talented rapper Asia B is an attention-demanding hip-hop album. Energetic beats, memorable musical leads, and audacious lyrics are just a few of the noteworthy features of this CD. The creative and well-balanced production is also worth noting. The CD is impressive, especially considering that Asia B apparently recorded this at the age of 12! "Princess of the Bay" stands out as musically catchy and flaunts Asia's powerful rapping style. The heavily beat-driven "Best in the Buildin" is sure to get listeners up and moving. Moreover, "15's Slappin'" is yet another stand out track, introducing the talents of two other very skilled rappers. If you enjoy discovering talented young hip-hop artists, check out this CD.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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"Captivated Heart" by Douglas Closson (Pop artist from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Captivated Heart" by Douglas Closson is a peaceful adult contemporary album with a little romance sprinkled in from time to time. There are many elements that make up the sound of this album. You'll hear a little country, a little blues, a little adult contemporary, and a little island sound, as Douglas' warm voice lends itself well to a variety of styles. The production on the CD is very simple and clean, allowing some beautiful acoustic guitar work to come through. The overall sound on the CD is very tranquil and relaxing. Highlights are "Into the NIght," a sea chantey that starts the album off letting you know that you are in for a treat. It is catchy and well put together. "Touch Me Woman" is a beautiful love song with great guitar work, a strong vocal performance and nice harmonies. The title track "Captivated Heart" is an inspiring duet that wraps up the concept of the album. You'll like this one if you enjoy adult contemporary artists such as James Taylor and Dan Fogelberg.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“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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