Latch onto this as a collector's item. Readers will have noted that there's no descriptive cut line. That's because the album is in the nature of a sampler. Ms. Carnie is a multi-talented performer and all of her strengths are on display here. Carnie composes, arranges, sings and plays virtually all types of music. The 17 tracks include pop style ballads, classical, Celtic, folk, Oriental and even country music. She excels on all of them; so much so that it's hard to say what is her principal strength. Her pianistics are beyond criticism and one could listen to an entire album of her simply - simply - playing. As a singer, she's capable of great emotion but not the in-your-face style. Perhaps we're going too far out here, but to us she sounds like a comfortable cross between Joni Mitchell and Rita MacNeil with a touch of Jerri Southern thrown in for good measure. And we should add that she's lovely to look at as well. If there's any justice, Candace Carnie(please don't change her name to Candy) should be the next big star of pop music. Produced by Jerry Tupis and recorded at SoundAround in Etobicoke, Ontario. All tracks are full MAPL.

..... You are such a talented performer in every important aspect of performing that it seemed such a waste to me when you decided to take a break from it. The pleasure and exhilaration of listening to you perform is a one of the delights of my life which will remain a wonderful memory until I die. My New Year's wish for you is that you get the appreciation and recognition that you so fully deserve. Robert Haskett Toronto, Ontario January 2002

Candace's album "madd river" has a pleasing blend of material on it covering styles from Easy Listening, Celtic, Country, instrumental and Adult Contemporary. Her style cannot be completely isolated into one genre because she crosses the borders with her music. In some songs such as "Pipe me Home" and "Avon" you can hear the Celtic overtones, but then "Eyes of Blue" is pure ballad and fits into the Adult Contemporary description. The vocals on "madd river" are gorgeous, showcasing Candace's lovely, pure voice. Her expertise on the piano and keyboards is enviable and she shows her skill especially well on the instrumental pieces such as "Skinner's Bend".