Picks and Pans Review: Quick Cuts

UPDATED 01/31/2011 at 01:00 AM EST Originally published 01/31/2011 at 01:00 AM EST

THE SCRIPT

Science & Faith

The Irish trio tried to inject a little flavor into their second set by bringing in B.o.B on the Maroon 5-lite "Walk Away." Even so, this generic pop-rock makes them sound more like the Nondescript.

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KANDI

Kandi Koated

Before she was a reality-TV star on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi was in the R&B girl group Xscape. Cuts like the ballad "Haven't Loved Right" prove she's still got the goods.

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STEEL MAGNOLIA

Steel Magnolia

These real-life lovebirds-winners of CMT's Can You Duet in 2009-exhibit some nice chemistry on this solid if unspectacular country debut.

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MIGUEL

All I Want Is You

This R&B debut got lost in last fall's releases, but it impresses with the Princely "Teach Me" and bits of hip-hop, jazz and soft rock.

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REVIEWED BY CHUCK ARNOLD AND IVORY JEFF CLINTON

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