Beth Thornley’s self titled album is one of the most enjoyable and remarkable CDs that our staff has come across. Her songs are intelligent and evocative-we can’t stop playing this CD!
“[Beth’s] music is filled with a delightful and most serious commitment to making things interesting at every turn, in every song. Beck is a huge influence as would be Kate Bush, Amy Rigby and, yes, Sheryl Crow… [She] is truly inventive, mixing pure pop with modern rock, trippy rhythms, blues, funk, but it's all wrapped in a package of addicting hooks and great booming songs that command reaction and attention. Why she's not on the radio or a major, well, that does not speak well for the latest crop of lame 20-something A&R folks without a clue. Let them enjoy their fashionable addiction to temporary power, we'll just play this one again and endlessly enjoy!” Bruce Brodeen, Not Lame Recordings
“Beth Thornley's self-titled debut is one of the most professional and fully realized record... Breathless, cool, sexy and just about any other superlative adjective you can imagine, this record kicks off with a sleazy, skittering groove and proceeds at breakneck pace for 10 stellar tunes… Her voice, which is technically proficient but always used with just the right amount of restraint, is clear and emotional. Bandmates Rob Cairns, Sheldon Gomberg, Rob Disner and Jamie Wollam simmer with energy even on more subdued tunes like the lovely ‘Talkin' Like an Angel’”. Clay Steakley, Performing Songwriter
Beth's music has Hollywood taking note. Her songs can be heard on episodes of The Chris Isaak Show, The New Ride with Josh and Emily, the CBS film It Must Be Love, on the new DVD releases of Dawson's Creek: Season 2 and Roswell and in the upcoming CBS movie Book of Ruth. Beth was named a top 10 finalist in the rock category in the 2003 USA Songwriting Competition. Her album has been chosen as the Album of the Year by the DIY Music Festival 2004.
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