Review(s): Papa M, Vince Guaraldi

Papa M - Whatever, Mortal: Papa M is Dave Pajo. Dave Pajo is Slint. Slint is post-rock. Papa M is not post-rock. Albums by singer/songwriters are exceptionally difficult to rate Upon First Listen, because musically, they all sound the same. Lyrically is where a good singer/songwriter excels, and it's difficult to decipher all the lyrics on the first attempt and, furthermore, without a lyric sheet.

Vince Guaraldi - Jazz Impressions Of Black Orpheus: Piano-jazz that rivals anything Duke Ellington ever did (er..sort of). Starting off with seemingly no-better intentions than another disc regulated to the "Elevator Music" bin found at Tower Records it quickly evolves into something different. Something with a distinct style and flair that makes you want to hit the "Repeat" button on the CD player.