author: Northeast Performer
Adult contemporary fare that soars on the strength of Marvel's heartfelt songs and rich, expressive vocals. Backed by a supertight band (lead guitarist Greg Paul is superb) Marvel's Too Close To Reality presses all the right slick pop buttons.
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author: Songwriter's Monthly
Jan has a rich, creamy voice that is like dark chocolate. She is immediately likeable. Her songs shift from image-oriented stories to poetic metaphors that paint in broader emotional brushstrokes. Middle of the road AAA with maybe a touch of "Americana".
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author: Metronome Magazine
Singer-songwriter Jan Marvel is accompanied by a host of impressive local(Boston,MA)musicians on her debut CD, Too Close To Reality. Marvel's pensive songwriting style is both emotional and contemplative. It has a relaxed, laid back quality that is soothing to the soul. Produced by musician extraordinaire Linda Chase, Marvel acquires the talent of Chase, drummer Dave Currier, guitarists Greg Paul and Bobby Keyes, bassist Sean Hurley and the late Steve Olsen on guitar to build this respectable effort worthy of praise and merit.
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A deeply stirring album.
author: C.s. Park
I found this to be an incredibly moving musical experience. The artist puts words to the emotions that we all deal with. If you are tired of songs that sound so good and say so little, this is what you are looking for. Shear musical talent, earthy vocals and raw lyrics, fuse to form this revolutionary album. You will wonder, "Where have these songs been all my life?"
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