author: Nick
We met last evening in Evening Star after the gig (Open-Dm-guy) when I picked up a copy of your CD. I'm writing this on a slow train from DC to New York It seemed like a good time to put it on my laptop and take a listen. I've bought CDs of singers I've heard in bars before and when I've played them the day after, when the beer and atmosphere have worn off, I've always thought "why did I bother" and stuck them on the shelf and never listened to them again. But your CD is very different. I've played it through three times now and I like it more each time. All the tracks are definitely going onto my IPod and the CD is going to live in my car.
The technical quality is excellent and the band are very fine, but what makes it special is that you have a GREAT voice and a remarkable song-writing ability. There is not one musical cliche in there and each track sounds fresh and new. You have a special ability and I am very envious (dammit). I really liked the tempo shift on "If love was a train" and the lyrics are very witty, but my favourite is "Apple of My Eye" - it's a really tricky song calling for lots of vocal dexterity and perfect timing - you pull it off effortlessly.
- Submitted via email and copied here 4-4-08
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This excellant debut CD
author: Tom Principato
It's a pleasure to watch Celeste grow and develop. I like where Celeste takes me in her songs, whether it's Reaching for the Sky, or on a backstreet in the dark searching for a light, or reminding us that Love is indeed a Train. This excellent debut CD showcases her great singing and songwriting as a great American original.
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The name is real and so is the talent
author: Ted Kelly, Program Director, UPOP 29, WorldSpace/XM Satellite Ra
The name is real and so is the talent, a refreshing sound that smoothly moves you through an ecclectic mix of blues, ballads and country with distinct American roots and rhythm.
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Love this stuff!
author: Auddioplay
I am a sucker for a hot singer/songwriter that sounds as good as she looks. I love the originals on this CD especially "Remember When", although I can imagine hearing "Apple of My Eye" on the radio. Looking forward to the next release and possibly catching a show the next time I am in town.
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