Dean Cottrill A Moment With You (V.V.) A classy release from a local bluesnik. 8.5 (LD)

Brock Pytel Second Choice (Scamindy) Ex-Doughboy's first record in over 10 years is a little grey around the temples but still rocking. 8 (JC)

Gene Rising for Sunset (Contra) A decent live offering for fans of this Smiths-y U.K. act with a great new track to boot. 7.5 (LC)

Jason Dunne Of Epic Proportions (Strictly Hype) Rave is not dead. It's very alive and thriving in a place called Florida, where they breed trance DJs like this guy. 7 (KE)

Tom Jones Hot Country Nights (32 Pop) You know what Prince's "Kiss" did for Tom's career in '89? Well, Eddie Rabbitt's "I Love a Rainy Night" didn't do it in '83. 6 (CY)

Major Figgas Figgas 4 Life (Ruffnation/Warner) I could count the Major Figgas tracks I like with one finga. 5 (SC)

Life of Agony Unplugged at the Lowlands Festival '97 (Roadrunner) Even though they broke up two years ago, they continue their life of agony. Somebody pull the plug. 4 (JC)

Harv Must (NorthSide) Labelled with a sticker that says "Bad fiddles from Sweden." Geez, they don't even let us review these things anymore. N/A (CY)

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