Notable CD Releases: Maria Taylor, The Veils, Seaworthy

Some releases you may or may not have heard of coming out tomorrow:*

• Maria Taylor – LadyLuck. Buy. This wunderkind, of the former Azure Ray, as well as Now It’s Overhead, is bringing more of that sweet, edgy pop in the solo form. A voice full of power, a heart full of gold, nothing not to like here. She has the ability to stretch her voice without straining, making a jealous fool of many. Taylor adds an orchestral feel to this as well, as evidenced on “Time Lapse Lifeline.” For those who are fans (like me) of female singer/songwriters, she’s one of the best the category has to offer.
  Maria Taylor – “Time Lapse Lifeline” [MP3]
  Maria Taylor -“Song Beneath The Song” [MP3] (from 2005’s 11:11)
• The Veils – Sun Gangs. Buy. Coming right after Maria Taylor, The Veils may or may not be your cup of tea, but they work for me. Hot on the heels of well-received Nux Vomica, catchy choruses, loud, raspy vocals and thumping guitars define Sun Gangs. Though the Veils know how to make a softer, atmospheric song as well (see previously released “Lavinia.”)
  The Veils – “The Letter” [MP3]
  The Veils – “Killed By The Boom” [MP3]
• Seaworthy – 1897. Buy. Soundscapes galore from Cameron Webb, leader of this Australian melancholic troupe. Just look at the track names (inside, ammunition, installation, outside.) Quite the dreary imagery. Not the sound though.
  Seaworthy – “The Day” [MP3] (from 2001’s The Ride)

*NB: this does not include Doves – Kingdom of Rust. We have talked about it enough…