Full of heavy rock bluster and power ballads, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals are an impressive outfit. Potter’s gritty strong vocals are the natural successor to Ann Wilson of Heart. Like the best female performers, she’s honed her craft on the road, touring upstate New York jams and clubs. A great breakout performance with a lot of passion and energy make this debut worth the spin. The opening “Ah Mary” provides a rousing start, with buzzing guitars and strong keyboard chorus, all topped by Graces’ vocal. Followed by “Stop the Bus” it provides an impressive guitar solo. When we get to the ballad “Apologies” – a classic break-up song, the feel is closer to recent Sheryl Crow. “Lose Some Time” has a slight jazzy taste, and the lyrics are pretty strong here too. Toward the second half of the album, the group slows to a rock country tempo, shown in the song “Here’s To The Meantime.” Overall this is a great CD that could spell stardom for Grace Potter. It appeals to a wide audience, and given some airplay – Grace will increase her fan base in no time.
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