Incredible, two days in a row I get the blog up. Here is another batch of CDs.

Darnell Davis & The Remnant- Psalms of The Remnant
I don’t have a collection of Gospel music lying around, so I can’t really be critical of a style I don’t know anything about. If you like gospel music though, and you dig a guy giving it up to God over a well sounding background singing group then go for it.
www.theremnantexperience.com

Carbon Carousel – Demo CD
I don’t know how many bands J.T Bates and Jeremy Ylvisaker play in but they really run the gamut. Plus you add Micheal Larsen (aka Eyedea) and have him do some singing over sort of punk/lo-fi but very musically adept songs. I don’t think the combination is fully realized but it certainly comes off with potential and grit.
www.myspace.com/carboncarousel

Michael Yonkers with the Blind Shake - Carbohydrates hydrocarbons
With this unique combination of experimental guitarist Michael Yonkers and the Blind Shake they have put together a noisy and mind stretching collection of songs. I don’t know how many people will grasp it, but there is a certain crowd out there that will dig it.
http://www.myspace.com/theblindshake
http://www.michaelyonkers.com/

Shoe Shiners – Fashion House
I saw this band live one time, and wasn’t too impressed. The band members however are all under 18 though so I will cut them some slack. This CD however sounds pretty good and with some attention to detail with their live show I am sure a great live show will be coming soon.
www.shoeshinersband.com

The Blinds – Commitment Issues
With their fascination for window treatments The Blinds is sort of mix of electronic/real band with vocals that are sort of British punk. The Blinds like a pretty solid band, but once they figure out how to put curtains up once in awhile it will be very cool.
www.theblindsmusic.com

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