NEW MUSIC

Taylor Dayne
Satisfied (Intention Music)
***

If you listed the fallen dance divas from the '80s ripe for a comeback, I doubt Taylor Dayne would even crack Top Ten. Yet here's Satisfied, her first CD of new material since 1998, and damn if it isn't a fine collection of old-fashioned dance tracks (the disco-and-proud first single “Beautiful”), jaunty ska (“She Don't Love You”), and rocking reggae (“Dedicated”). As befits a Broadway veteran, Dayne over-emotes on the many, many ballads—most of which are star-turns and suffer for it—thought it's nice to hear the Red Hot Chili Peppers' hoary “Under the Bridge” sung by a good singer. —DAN LOUGHRY

Dwayne Britton
Dwayne Britton (LML Music)
***

This crooner's beautifully light tenor is built for cabarets and show tunes. So it's no surprise that his eponymous debut is chock full of ballads and standards from stage and screen. With a musical theatre background, he's relaxed covering “More Than This” by composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and “Go the Distance” by David Zippel & Alan Menken (Disney's Hercules), which are lovely, delicate, and slightly tremulous. Paradoxically, the freshest interpretations are stark readings of Annie Lennox's “Why” and, especially, Tori Amos's “Baker Baker.” So calculate the rating with a half-star upgrade for potential, and hope that Britton indulges his esoteric side next time out. —D.L.

The Puppini Sisters
The Rise & Fall of Ruby Woo (Verve Records)
****

Sexier than the Andrew Sisters, sillier than the Del Rubio Triplets and sassier than vintage Bette Midler, this tight-harmony UK trio is more inspired by the Triplets of Belleville, from the French animated film. On this second outing, the trio pushes its Django jazz and high-energy swing buttons up to 11, rocking through classics like “Spooky” and “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Pity poor Beyonce, upstaged on the Puppini-infused “Crazy in Love.” No novelty act, the Puppinis are the real deal: talented showgals unafraid to slap that bass, dance in your face, and dare you to resist the desire to tap your toes. —LARRY DEAN HARRIS

CONCERT CALENDAR

Colbie Caillat

Is feeling “bubbly” as she croons her debut, hit album, Coco. House of Blues Sunset Strip. Thur., Feb. 7. 8 p.m. $25. www.hob.com.

James Blunt

Finds his spirit, performing his songs from his latest album, All The Lost Souls, on the VH1 You Oughta Know Tour. The Wiltern. Thur., Feb. 7. 8 p.m. $29.50-42.50. www.wilterntheatertickets.com.

Mika

Brushes aside speculation of his sexuality and unwinds to perform his new single “Relax (Take It Easy).” The Wiltern. Mon., Feb. 11. 8 p.m. $29.50. www.wilterntheatertickets.com.

Jill Scott

Supports her latest release The Real Thing, proving she's living her life like its golden. Grove of Anaheim. Tue., Feb. 12. $35-65. 8 p.m. www.thegroveofanaheim.com.

HOMO MUST

Rufus Wainwright

Honors his gay sexuality, and explores the demons and delights of the ultimate diva Judy Garland. The Wiltern. Tue., Feb. 12. 8 p.m. $37.50-47.50. www.wilterntheatertickets.com.