While sifting through my inbox I ran accross another review for "Love Letters ..." that I either wasn't aware of, or totally forgot about from BVSReviews.com :) Anyway, thought I'd share, it's copied below. Seriously, Thanks Bruce!

In other news, things are coming along nicely with this batch of new songs we're doing in the studio! I'm loving working w. Ben Strano again! Photo shoot w/ Joe Hendrick was awesome! We had a great show at 3rd and Lindsley last week, too. Will post some pictures from that shortly. I can't wait to share all of these new things with you! Also, starting to book shows for the rest of the summer. Any requests or suggestions- send 'em my way!

Thanks,
Kristen

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Kristen's Love Letters

Bruce Von Stiers

Hot looks and hotter vocals are the first two things that come to mind when I think of Kristen Cothron. Various members of the press have put Kristen in the same league as Fiona Apple and Norah Jones for her style, songwriting and vocals.

Kristen has an album out that mixes genres to bring an intriguing and entertaining listening experience. The album is called Love Letters From A Fool. She either wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album. The album has slices of pop, bits of alt pop and a touch or two of jazz.

The album has a play time of thirty nine and a half minutes. It was produced by Ben Strano, an Indie producer who has worked with ZZ Top, Peter Cetera and others artists in recent years.

The musicians on the album backing Kristen are very good. Pat Buchanan is on electric guitar. Tony Harrell is on keys and bass is provided by Alison Prestwood. Buchanan and Harrell worked on Trace Adkins' Chrome album. Prestwood has worked with a range of artists from Little Richard to Vince Gill. Prestwood was nominated (for the third time) for Best Bass Player at the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards . Drums were done by Greg Morrow and Vince Santuro. Dan Baird played electric guitar on one of the songs. Other musicians who lent a hand were James Bevendam, Chris Carmichael and Leslie Guitar. Ben Strano also performed on the album. And Kristen played acoustic guitar as well as provided the vocals for the songs.

Dangerous is the first song on the album. It might just be a bit autobiographical as Kristen sings about how a “bad woman's got something that a good woman ain't” and that “I'm aware that I'm dangerous…desire is for the living.” Kristen has smooth yet sultry vocals in the song, a voice that would make guys want to meet her and their women to try to keep them away.

The second song is a bit of an alt blues tune. In fact, it's called High On The Blues. The vocals here are still smooth, with a bit of aching and hurting stitched into them.

A fun pop styled song is Last Chance Girl. Cool background music gives Kristen a good base for a toe tapping tune about trying to snag a guy. It's last call and if she could just catch his eye, she'd be his last chance girl.

The title track, Love Letters From A Fool, is an interesting song with strong strumming guitar. It's about sending letters, pouring out her heart without being truly reciprocated. Carrying a torch for someone who can't or won't accept it can be tough, as Kristen pours out her heart here proves.

Soft rock music ala Tom Petty backs Your Love. Silky and sultry, the vocals on this one kind of gave me a chill.

Moody jazz and pop music are in RSVP. This song could play on both jazz and pop radio.

Slow Down is kind of an alt folk styled song, kind of like something Norah Jones might do.

Whenever You Come Around is another nice jazz styled song. Light but sultry vocals make this a fan favorite at dates where Kristen performs.

Love Is A Gamble is a guitar laden piece that is a bit Southern Rock and a bit of Delta Blues.

Fall is the last song on the album. It has a nice piano background. The vocals here are aching, with Kristen singing that it will be hard to forget him.

Kristen Cothron has immense talent. Her songs range from pop to jazz and a bit of the blues. Her songwriting may be a bit autobiographical, and even if not, then Kristen still tells a great story in each song. Kristen has a sultry voice that can fit in any format even though this album contains mostly pop and jazz styled songs. And the fact that Kristen grabbed top notch musicians to play on the album proves that she takes her music seriously.

You can hear samples of Love Letters From A Fool on Kristen's web site. The site is www.kristencothron.com . Or check out her MySpace Music site at www.MySpace.com/kristencothron.

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© 2007 Bruce E Von Stiers

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 Hey,  
 
Just a quick reminder about tonight's show @ 3rd & Lindsley.  I'll be debuting some new songs w/ a great band: Justin Conn on Guitar, Daniel Ellsworth on Keys, Brook Sutton on Bass, and Matt Sciaretta on Drums.  

There's no cover, but we will be accepting donations for the LLS Foundation.  I will also be donating a portion of our Merch and CD Sales. For more information on LLS visit www.leukemia-lymphoma.org. I hope you'll check them out, they're doing great things...

It all get's started @ 7 PM.  We're on first followed by Jenn Franklin @ 8 PM and then The Wooten Brothers @ 9:30 PM.  Details @ www.3rdandLindsley.com. 

As always you can find me @ www.KristenCothron.com, www.myspace.com/KristenCothron, and now on Facebook & Twitter too!

So... See ya tonight!

-Kristen

P.S.  - We started tracking the new record this week and it's going great!  Cuttting vocals tomorrow!  Can't wait to share...



 

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Hey!

 I've got a lot of exciting shows booked this Spring, on the road and in town.  Check out the Gig page here. 

Definitely plan ahead for the next full band show in Nashville on Wednesday, May 13th @ 3rd & Lindsley!  We'll be sharing the stage with a great Pop/Rock artist, Jenn Franklin (www.myspace.com/JennFranklin).  I'll also be debuting some new songs that I'm pretty excited about! 

Speaking of new songs, finally, I'll be heading into the studio in the near future to start work on a new album! More on that to come...

-Kristen

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Don't forget to check out the new Jazz EP!
It's available @ www.KristenCothron.com & www.myspace.com/KrisenCothronJazz.



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"Love Letters from a Fool" at i-tunes - Click Here

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and at any Borders Books & Music in Middle TN!!!


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