Each song on this CD will get to your heart in a special way. It is BEAUTIFUL! You MUST listen to this - it will take you in... Tamra Victoria
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If you like well-produced, well-orchestrated, jazz-influenced melodic music, you are going to love this record.  Many of the selections, most cowritten by Pursell and composer Andrew Bonime, have definite movie soundtrack potential, perhaps in part because of the involvement of Pursell's reknowned father, Bill Pursell, who's longtime work in arranging, writing and performing is second to none.  Although I haven't yet picked a favorite, Pursell's effort is certainly one to keep in your player from beginning to end.  Great job.
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“Somewhere In This Room” by Laura Pursell is an impressive musical journey. Mainly adult contemporary in style, this album ventures across genre boundaries and yields the potential to reach a wide audience. The CD features heart-felt vocals, masterful musicianship, and lyrics that covers the ups and downs of relationships. “Skywriting Neon Lights” steps into the limelight, revealing itself as extremely melodic and thereby memorable. Furthermore, its beautiful acoustic guitars and serene atmosphere is addictive. “When You Smile” emerges out of a special brew of jazz and Latin spices, producing a contagious groove. Moreover, the symphonic opening of the title-track, coupled with the majestic grand piano fuse to create a track that stands out.  With top-notch production, “Somewhere In This Room” is a totally professional CD that is worthy of critical acclaim.
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For the most part, this cd is a relaxing adventure into a world where genres cross. There are elements of jazz and pop, even a great uptempo dance tune or two (It Might As Well Be Magic is really nice). The music is pleasant and the well crafted lyrics create an imagery that provides a unique experience to each and every listener.

When I first heard this cd, Laura's voice immediately reminded me of the late Eva Cassidy. If you like Eva or Karen Carpenter, you'll love her voice and this cd. The music conjured up sounds from composers like Stephen Sondheim. In fact the title song has a sound reminiscent of Sondheim's "Send In The Clowns". Many of the songs have that sort of familiarity to them. That does not detract from the music but actually makes you feel more comfortable with each subsequent play, as if you've known and loved it for years. My favorite song on the CD is a beautiful ballad called "Not Much To Lose". But even picking one song that stands out as the best is difficult. There is so much to enjoy. It's a nice addition to my collection and something I put on when I need to relax or just be contemplative. That's almost daily given the hectic world in which we live.
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