“Come On Home” by Robin Dean Salmon (Country/Rock artist from Georgia (GA))

"Come On Home" by Robin Dean Salmon is a refreshing Americana reminder of what a potent, poetic look at the world can do for the soul. With catchy lyrics and toe tapping grooves, this CD pulls the heart as well as the body to the soul. The songwriting is extremely strong, with very memorable and well-resolved choruses throughout, to nicely complement the relevant and meaningful lyrics. Robin Dean's vocals clearly and articulately convey the poetic lyrics, with strength, feeling, and pitch-perfection. The music behind Robin Dean's voice is very professional and tight, with a definite country influence. "You Are The One" relates a story of love and faith that strikes a chord with each word. The strong religious heartfelt lyrics of "Chimayo" display Robin Dean's ability to give life and words to faith, pain and loss. "Just a Matter of Time" features some very lush harmonies to add to the strength of the chorus. This emotional collection of tracks will have you dancing, laughing, and crying, and is a great addition to your collection if you are a fan of Americana, country, or country/rock.

-Lea & The RadioIndy Team
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"Pop The Cork" by Static Paradise (Rock Artist from Iowa(IA))

"Pop The Cork" by Static Paradise doesn't mess around. We're talking straight up rock with no funny business. Alright, maybe a litle funny business. It's all about hooks, riffs and lyrical debauchery with this band. The musicianship is superior, with some great guitar work and steady beats. The overall sound of the album is raw. You'll hear some guitars buzzin' from time to time. It's a fun ride, for sure. "Judgement Day" leads things off with heavy guitars and a big Southern attitude. Another notable is "Temptation," moving from a traditional blues riff into an "walk in the clouds" feel with heavenly female backups. "Sacred Cow" wraps things up, taking you to outer space with a drum machine, synths and a sitar/guitar. If you like The Stones on a bender with Sonic Youth, try some Static.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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"Cat 3 Be Happy" by Cat (Rock Artist from San Francisco, California(CA))

"Cat 3 Be Happy" by Cat is a power pop album heavily influenced by Americana. This album is set out to rock you and it succeeds. Cat's excellent modern rock voice gently screams in front of a strong group of musicians with a big raw sound. Along with the big sound comes innovative and modern production as well. The album is an effective mix of sounds that seems almost endless: rock, country, industrial, and Middle Eastern to name a few. Highlights are "God," with a wailing guitar riff, nice harmonies in the verses and a powerful chorus. "Post Trauma" has a fun country vibe, a nice melody and and strong vocal performance. "Creep" mellows things out with a haunting piano progression. If you enjoy the Pretenders, give this outstanding CD a listen.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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“The Devils in the Joneses” by The Joshua Cain Band (Rock Artist from Washington(WA))

Joshua Cain's "The Devils in the Joneses" is an excellent CD with a nice mix of rock and spiritual songs. The CD is high quality in terms of musicianship and recording production. The extremely accomplished guitar work is especially noteworthy, as are the outstanding vocals. The CD nicely changes up styles, with both spiritual as well as working-man rock and roll tracks. The title track is reminiscent of an old black spiritual song in tempo and lyrics. The strong solo vocal presentation as well as the background singers of each of the tracks is very professional, with clear and articulate lyrics and excellent pitch. The spiritual and yet very modern presentation of the lyrics on "Here and Now" is inspiring. "Exodus" is a spiritual adult rock song with an excellent vocal contrast of lead male vocals and backing female gospel vocals. The CD also includes a couple of well-know cover songs from the 60's. The CD is an excellent addition to any collection from a listener who enjoys spiritual rock and roll.

-Lea and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Live Form Rehab" by DubSound Distortion (Rock Artist from New Jersey(NJ))

"Live Form Rehab" by DubSound Distortion is high-energy funk/rock with lyrics dealing with the fight against inner demons. The overall sound is a nice mix of classic blues rock and a George Clinton style funk. The arrangements are lively and very raw. The rhythm section is tight. The guitar work is original and the lyrics are delivered with a vengance. Highlights include "Pigs Got Guns," which is funked to the max with a crazy beat, wicked bass line, wailing wah guitar and a powerful vocal performance. "Jack Daniels" takes you down south a bit with a killer blues riff. "Snow" wraps it up nicely with another crazy funk jam. If you like The Red Hot Chili Peppers, give this CD a listen.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

 

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"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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"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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