Cathie Russo's Four Tides of the Clearview is the work of an artist who has a savvy ear for rhythm, color, and texture.  Judging from these four tracks, Russo has navigated through rock, r&b, jazz, and folk influences and synthesized them to create something totally her own.  Expertly produced and recorded, and backed by a crack crew of professional musicians possessing serious chops, Cathie Russo's voice vibrates throughout with energy and passion.  Emotionally honest without being cloying or self-indulgent, Russo's lyrics are enigmatic and clever while also being sharp and accessible.   

All in all, this is an auspicious harbinger of things to come from a true original.
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New York is red hot with this little four track collage comin' at ya' straight from the NYC underground.  This ain't no sissy polished turd from the boys of A & R lore.  This is what music is meant to be - a collaborate initiative from some stellar musicians, a standup professor of faders and knobs, Mr. Rob Fillmore, and a diamond in the rough (and let's hope she stays that way), Ms. Cathie Russo.  With just four fast and furious tracks, she sends you through a kaleidoscope of emotions and musical stylings.  Now I can't give all praise, it just wouldn't be a honest critic.  If anything, this is a stepping stone for greater heights, merely an acid test of what the girl can do.  I'll be waiting for the day when the full thematic disc has arrived.
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