Awesome, to sum it up in one word.  I was completely blown away - her vocals are perfectly complemented by a cadre of very talented musicians. From the completeness and total fluid-smooth "The Fool's Dream" to the catchy title track, you won't be disappointed! Give "The ONE" a listen and you
are certain to have a new favorite artist.
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Read the review on this CD in Classic Rock magazine and was delighted to discover the album lived up to my expectations.  Loved the voice and the subtle powerful accompaniment to some excellent songs.  Already looking forward to the next album from Xoch and hoping she will tour the UK soon.
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New York's Xoch is the next artists we should all be talking about. Forget the likes of Avril Lavigne, Xoch's music is much better and as Xoch herself explains "My music crosses the line between rock and pop". 

Songs like 'The One' prove this, it is a very catchy song. Xoch's vocals are superb and will soon be featured on our unsigned bands contest. 'You' continues this style, again a very strong catchy song, reminding me of Amanda Marshall and Avril Lavigne. I loved the guitar solo, and once again Xoch's vocals are superb. 'My Desire' is up next and if this song doesnt find itself in the upper reaches of the US charts then I really will begin to wonder how Americas music industry is handled, this song is very catchy almost reminding me of Belinda Carlisle and Christi Baeuerle. Superb. 'The Cold' is again catchy pop/rock. Another surprise was the seductive pop ballad 'Let Me In', a brilliant song reminding me of Liz Larin, whilst 'Look Into The Storm' is more gentle soothing and sweet, built around acoustic guitars. The lyrics on this song are also very good and this is another song that could get lots of radio airplay for Xoch. 

Xoch rocks things up a notch for 'Invisible (People)' a song that has a more modern feel than the others but does not let the standard drop and is again a brilliant song showing hints of No Doubt and is very catchy. 'Rage & Confusion' I found a little disappoint(ing) and is one of those songs that will find itself at home in the world trendy night-clubs, but then we hear another fantastic song called 'Letter'. This track is so damn catchy, amazing vocals and chorus on this song, another song that should slide it's way up the US charts. 'How Many Times?' is another cool song, again this one is a bit like Avril Lavigne, could almost be a Bon Jovi song to with it's strong guitar work that resembles the guitar work in Bon Jovi's 'Always' song. 'Faith' reminds me of No Doubt and Garbage, whilst the last song 'The Fool's Dream' was a real surprise, a sensuous song that totally captivated me. This song is beautiful and is built around violins and acoustic flamenco guitars and is just so enthralling, the lyrics are also very strong on this song, a possible top ten single here. Also just when you think the album is over right at the end there is also a short weird experimental hidden track at the end of the album

What amazes me is how strong these songs are, Xoch should have no problem in linking a European record deal, stardom is only around the corner. Essential.

90/100

Nicky Baldrian, AOR Dream Zones
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Yep, the CD totally came as advertised.  Move over Alanis, here come Xoch.  Lotsa power, vocally and musically.  Looking forward to the next release, as well as catching her and her band live ... BUY IT !!!!
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