Kevin Bryan delivers his verdict on some of this week’s CD releases Tito Jackson,”Under Your Spell” (Gulf Coast Records)- A vast torrent of water has flowed beneath the proverbial bridge since Tito Jackson and his effervescent brothers in the Jackson Five soared into the higher reaches of the singles charts half a century ago with infectious ditties such as “ABC” and “I Want You Back” and the singer and guitarist has adopted a much lower public profile since turning to the blues for inspiration.The veteran performer now makes his Gulf Coast debut with “Under Your Spell,” a slickly crafted offering featuring guest appearances from a star studded supporting cast including luminaries such as George Benson,Joe Bonamassa and his old Motown stablemate Stevie Wonder,whose distinctive harmonica work embellishes Tito’s current single,”Love One Another.”

The Korgis,”Kartoon World” (Self Released)-The first incarnation of The Korgis was formed by Stackridge stalwarts James Warren and Andy Davis after the sad demise of eccentric prog rockers Stackridge in 1977 and they went on to achieve a measure of chart success during the years which followed via easy on the ear hits such as “If I Had You” and “Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime.” Davis departed the fold shortly before the recording of the group’s third album and although he has rejoined the line-up from time to time it’s largely been left to Warren to strive manfully to keep the name of The Korgis alive whenever his musical exploits with the re-formed Stackridge permitted. “Kartoon World” is actually the first new Korgis album in almost three decades and it’s a typically tuneful and radio friendly affair, showcasing beguiling melodic gems such as “All Roads Lead To Rome” and “Time.”

Karen Matheson,”Still Time” (Vertical Records)- This deliciously subtle and understated collection was the brainchild of revered Scottish folkie Karen Matheson, who has been one of the key contributors to the BBC’s award winning “Transatlantic Sessions” series as well as enchanting audiences around the globe in her dayjob as frontperson of the excellent Capercaillie. “Still Time” serves up a varied diet of material both ancient and modern,including songs penned by everyone from American political activist Si Kahn to Celtic rockers Runrig and legendary Ayrshire bard Robert Burns, whose “Lassie With The Lint White Locks” and “Ae Fond Kiss” emerge as two of the album’s stand-out tracks.