In Brief

Carla Olson, “Reap the Whirlwind,” (***) Watermelon. The ex-Textones leader puts her husky, honeyed Texas voice to good use in duets with soul man Percy Sledge and Mark Lindsay (yes, that Mark Lindsay), spirited tracks that propel this earthy, rocking excursion. After years of “bubbling under” hit-dom, Olson’s blues-informed pop has only gained heart--perfect for fans of Bonnie Raitt’s rougher side.