Wednesday, April 30, 2008

“Sit Back And Smile” by Martin Nelson (Folk/Easy Listening artist from United Kingdom)

"Sit Back And Smile" by Martin Nelson is a uniquely impressive folk/acoustic album. Martin's passionate vocals and expressive lyrics make singing along a natural reaction. Moreover, the acoustic guitar work on this CD is nothing short of phenomenal. "A Little After 1'o'clock" demonstrates Martin's transcendental guitar work, bringing the listener to a place of inner peace and reflection. "Lost Emotions" is another unforgettable instrumental track, flaunting an acoustic arrangement that induces a very thick emotional atmosphere. Furthermore, the heart-melting ballad "Not Asking Much" shows off Martin's lyrical sincerity and skill. With production that is radio-ready, this album is destined to make its mark among fans of meaningful, heartfelt acoustic tunes.
-Lea & The RadioIndy Team
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Saturday, April 19, 2008

"Harvest Moon" by The Woodhouse Band (Folk Artist from Virginia(VA))

"Harvest Moon" by The Woodhouse Band is a collection of instrumental songs inspired by traditional Celtic and Americana. The band features a lineup of classic instruments including fiddle, banjo and bass box. The combination of the two styles works well for this group. It's a nice variance to the "down home" vibe that the two styles possess. The musicians are all great players and each song has lots of life to it. The quality of the recording is very analog and lends itself to the timelessness of the sound. Highlights include "Off to California," a fiddle and guitar duo that puts you right on board the covered wagon. "St. Louis Blues" features some nice, pleasant piano work and retains the "down home" vibe. "The Star of the Country Down" has a heroic quality to it and is another fiddle and guitar duo. If you like Irish Folk, you'll enjoy this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

Friday, April 18, 2008

"Souvenir Mug/Good Luck" by The Constant Tourists (Folk Artist from Oregon(OR))

"Souvenir Mug/Good Luck" by The Constant Tourists CD is a well thought out and presented collection of acoustic tracks. One of the highlights of this CD Is the clever songwriting that interestingly uses classic riddle lyrics on numerous tracks along with melodic choruses. The songwriting is effectively matched to a raw acoustic sound. The vocals, both male and female have good pitch and are energetic and articulate. The trumpet fills throughout give the CD a distinctive sound. There is something for young and old on this CD, and with 16 tracks there's lots of music with the purchase of this CD. "Humpty Dumpty" and " Hay Diddle Diddle" have catchy melodies that together with the familiar lyrics, are fun sing-alongs for listerns of any age. Also, the well-presented instrumentals "Raspberry Jam" adds a nice folk-jazz instrumental track to the mix. "Souvenir Mug/Good Luck" is a solid addition to anyone looking for a family-friendly acoustic CD full of catchy, fun songs.
-Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

“Bronze and Blue” by Lindsay May (Folk Artist from British Columbia, Canada)

"Bronze and Blue" by Lindsay May is a strong adult rock CD. The CD features Lindsay's outstanding bluesy-rock vocals. The musicianship and production on the CD are professional and clean. The songwriting on the CD is strong, providing memorable choruses and meaningful lyrics that punch through nicely in the mix. "Bittersweet" is a softer track that shows off Lindsay's versatility as a vocalist, and builds nicely to a harmony-filled chorus. The title track boasts a catchy guitar groove, nice breaks, and a nice contrast between the chorus and verses. "Medication Blues" is a classic blues tune with tasteful blues guitar fills and Lindsay's strong vocals, which are reminiscent of generations of fine Blues artists. If you enjoy blues rock, you will enjoy this CD feature Lindsay's vocal talents.
-Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

Thursday, April 10, 2008

"Where We're From" by Remy de Laroque (Acoustic/Rock artist from New York (NY))

Remy de Laroque brings you a world of sounds in his album, "Where We're From." Remy's voice is warm and filled with personality. The harmonies are enriching and subtle. The arrangements are very textural, yet raw at the same time. A unique feature in the vast lineup of sounds is the use of the saxophone, an instrument you don't hear often in the acoustic genre. It works well and certainly adds to this album's unforgettable quality. "Now What" opens the album, quickly introducing listeners to Remy's impressive guitar work and passionate vocals. "Be Like Water" is a skippin'-down-the-way track with some beautiful harmonies, sax and a little whistling. Moreover, "1000 Lives" is a powerful ballad with some great classical elements and lots of vocal range. With production that is not overdone and of top-notch quality, this album is one that deserves to be heard.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Alchemy" by Allene Rohrer (Folk/Pop artist from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Alchemy" by Allene Rohrer is a collection of beautiful, well-produced folk songs. What makes this album unique is its full, layered sound. Every track is fresh and innovative. Some tracks exude pure acoustic beauty, while others exhibit elements of blues and rock. Moreover, Allene's voice is soothing, determined, and backed by superb musicianship. Highlights include "Never There," which demonstrates lovely acoustic guitar work, and introduces a bit of an Island feel. Furthermore, the vocals on this track are timeless and layered with heavenly harmonies. "True Hearted Man" is a 'low-light' blues number with stunningly intimate vocals. Additionally, "Water" reprises the Island feel and features beautiful harmonies and soulful lyrics. If you like Kate Bush or The Carpenters, you'll like this one.
-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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