"Jennifer Logue has the bounce and brightness of the Bangles, often the voice of a Cindy Lauper cutting snappy pop folk country, and the music of Billy Joel blended with a bit of Elvis Costello, Elton John, and the Blondie side of the 80s chart sound. None of that is my cuppa tea, but I recognize when it's being done right, and she's certainly doing that.
Sigh, however, caught my fancy. The repeating guitar line and minor key nature of the song was instantly attractive, as was the more delicate vocal reading, not to mention a subtle arrangement slowly building as the song gained passion. Each section's breakback reintroduced the melody and traced it back up again, a fetching way of rondo-ing the listener into a compact with the singer's sense of loss. Then Incognito followed, another more laid back piece, and convinced me that such is Logue's true calling, the place her deepest sympathies and heart lie (though I'm not nuts about the middle section, too jarring).
Damned returned her to a Greg Kihn-ish vibe with slidey country twangs, so I figured she'd kick up for the remainder of the disc, but Suspiro, the closer, sung in Spanish, faded back to the more beguiling mood of the middle pair of songs, and thus I understood that when this composer takes on her rock side, she sounds like a great many influences, but when she slips back down into the gentler angels of her inclinations, she sounds just like Jennifer Logue."
-Mark S. Tucker, FAME Review
"Philadelphia native and New York City-based Indie songstress Jennifer Logue will surprise you. The diminutive rocker has a big voice and an even bigger heart, committing herself to each song she sings with conviction that is admirable. The Fordham University grad and former financial services worker appears to have the stuff it takes to make music her day job. Logue's second release, The Pretty EP, features 7 autobiographical songs dealing with life, love and living in a city where you feel just a bit out of place. All of these songs are tempered and shaped by Logue's eternally optimistic outlook on the world.
The Pretty EP opens with Pretty, a song about feeling at ease with oneself. It's a great pop tune that has some real commercial potential, particular as a licensable song for television or movies. There's just a bit of a country twang that hangs around the edges here and you could see this song easily crossing over into that genre as well. I Don't Feel A Thing is a song of empowerment in the face of the loss of a relationship. This song is a potential anthem for the broken-hearted. How Much I Love You is a pop song full of sunshine that is destined for mix-tapes and dedication lines. Just when you think great pop music is on the ropes a song like this comes along to remind you that pop never dies. Sigh is a song of unrequited love that finds Logue trying to move on. Her vocals on this song come across as a bit muddy on the CD, as there is a heavy quality in her voice that just doesn't work as well with this track. Incognito is a fun track about living in a city so large and so populated you can lose yourself. Once again, a great pop song with real commercial legs. Damned is a rambunctious Southern-Rock style tune is all about the mixed messages women grow up with about being themselves as opposed to living up to pre-conceived notions and expectations. This is another potential anthem and perhaps the best written track on the disc. The EP closes out with a Spanish language version of Sigh (Suspiro).
Jennifer Logue is an extremely talented songwriter. Her voice is strong with a very listenable sound. With the right songs (and most of them here are), Logue is a highly emotive performer who is a pleasure to listen to. The Pretty EP is a great introduction if you haven't heard of Logue before. Here's hoping we hear much more from her in the future."
-Wildy, Wildy's World
“Incognito” is a track that will ensure that listeners are singing it months after they first hear it. Logue brings to the track a timeless nature that ensures that fans of Wilson Phillips and Taylor Swift alike will love the song. The soft vocals of Logue during the titular track balance with the deftly-crafted instrumentation to make a track that would work well on alt-rock, collegiate, or even top 40 radio. “Pretty” continues to expand the range of different styles and approaches available to Logue, as hints of country even sneak with the track. It is during “Pretty” that the intensity of Logue’s vocals really come out; where both “Incognito” and Logue’s previous EP, “The Woman in Me” tended to show a softer side, this step ensures that Logue will be a rising star in pop and rock music for years to come.
The two, quiet and simple as they are taken separate, create a dense type of track that will have fans coming back for more, to properly understand what all Logue has placed into the track. “I Don’t Feel A Thing” builds off of some trends previously broached during “Pretty”, while allowing listeners to see Logue in an entirely new light. This chameleon-like approach continues through “Sigh”, a contemplative track that provides a little more heady content to a pop genre that desperately needs it. The track is driven by Logue’s vocals, further ensuring that the song will stick with fans long after they put down the album. With a number of genres, such as the aforementioned pop, country, and even Latino, Logue’s “Pretty” EP will please all equally.
Keep an ear to the ground for Logue’s subsequent recordings: news has it that she is going to come out with a Spanish-language album sometime in 2009. With the ability to crossover shown so well with only 7 tracks, I can only imagine that the follow-up to this album will be on everyone’s top ten for the year. If you like strong female vocalists that have a softer, more emotive side, Jennifer Logue’s “Pretty” EP is something that simply cannot be missed. "
-Neofutur Magazine
"Jennifer Logue is bringing infectious attitude & sound on her new EP, Pretty. The NYC-based singer/songwriter offers up a little rock/pop/folk mixed with country influences, but delivered in such a pleasant fashion. Logue has seven new refreshing tracks that are so ready for human consumption.
Logue’s upbeat and pretty persona is picked up on right away while listening to the record. Her music seems to have a simple charm about it while also being full of zest & life. She exudes a vibe of just fun, positive energy, but always keeps the music in check and 100% real. Jennifer’s emphatic, perky and suave vocal appeal can best be described as Reflective/Infectious Music for the Indie Generation.
The self-titled track, “Pretty”, is actually about a guy she dated while in college. This gentleman apparently made her feel so good about herself and “Pretty” no matter what. Way to go buddy for inspiring this peppy-induced gem!!! The song, “Damned”, is about the ongoing tribulations women go through while in the workplace. “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t”, said best by Logue while incorporating country/rock guitar strumming. On the track, “Sigh”, Logue brings it down a notch to more of a calm & reserved tone. JL sings this number in such a soft and sweet manner, but combined with painfully sad & hurtful undertones.
One of the key tracks on the EP, in my opinion, is “Incognito” due to its deep impact toward the artist and listener. This soul-searching song focuses on Jennifer Logue facing her fears and insecurities in life. Preferring to be alone vs. being surrounded by the mob of people in the Big Apple is a pertinent theme on “Incognito”. JL says it best during the line, “Put on my shades and away I go”, meaning that the glasses serve as a security blanket for her. She can actually escape the sea of faces amongst her when she is wearing her special Super Woman/Jackie O style sunglasses. How cool! This is an extremely personal song, but can also be depicted as reaching out to the community. People, I feel, can definitely relate to “Incognito” in some form or fashion. Fun, powerful and even insightful at times= Jennifer Logue and her newest release, Pretty."
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-Jimmy Raye, Skope Magazine
"Think of EP’s and there usually isn’t too much enthusiasm involved, but The Pretty EP by Jennifer Logue may change all that with her sound and attitude with seven new refreshing songs from this talented singer and songwriter.
The Pretty EP offers up a bit of rock mixed with folk, a little country influence, rock and pop, but it is by no means dull. It is one charming EP that is full of life, flowing with energy and fun, and Logue’s vocal appeal just makes it even more infectious.
The opening track, “Pretty”, is about a man she dated while in college who made her feel so good about herself, someone we could all use in our lives. “Damned” speaks of tribulations women go through on the job.
“Incognito” is perhaps the best track, and it could make an impact on the listener. It tells a story about the preference of being alone rather than being surrounded by groups of people, something we can all relate to at some point in our lives.
The Pretty EP is short, but it’s strong, and every song is as enjoyable as the last."
-L Anne. Carrington
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