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Quotes and Comments
on Gail Lloyd's new CD, "Circles":
Bernard
Boyat, (June edition of Le Cri Du Coyote): .... here is beautiful Gail
of Gail & The
Tricksters
whom we've spoken of on occasion in these columns. Giving up rockabilly
for a time,
she has
recorded quite a varied album. I happen to prefer her hillbilly bop /rockabilly
side and you have to wait for the second part of the CD to benefit from
this, the first part being more varied, with the exception of "Let It Be
Me" (Not to be confused with the US version of Gilbert Becaud's
"Je t'appartiens")
which posess a light Hollyesque flavor. It's a pity that all the
album is not all in
the light
hillbilly bop sounds of "Same Thing Only Different", or of rockabilly/
hillbilly bop "Rockabilly Girl" or the 50's ballad, "Last Farewell"
and, especially "To Higher Ground" with the Jordanairs-like choruses, which
will make you cry as I did.
Thomas
Martin of Chatanooga's Enigma
Magazine writes: Gail Lloyd presents Circles, a gentle collection
... The twelve track collections are balanced and sober. The core
tracks are reflective...
The record
is a success because it is a sonic document that details memory and makes
a pledge... Gail offers her memories with a stark honesty ... Lloyd's tone
carries a bit of mysticism....
Chris
James, editor of Nashville's Shake! Magazine says: "I think [Circles]
is wonderful..."
Brad Fischer
of the Nashville Music Guide (April 2006) says: "Lloyd is essentially a
roots rocker
but demonstrates
her versatility on this 4th CD release. ... an eclectic tapestry ... All
in all, a
very
pleasent combination of catchy tunes penned or co-written by the artist...
My pick of the
twelve
cuts is Let It Be Me ...especially as presented by the sweet vocals of
Lloyd. This CD is a
very
good listen."
Francois
Braeken (March 2006) ROOTSTIME says:
Under
the guidance of top-producer and classic musician Egan (of: The Brooklyn
cowboys)
[who
was] chosen for a more alternative country/Americana direction ...Gail
Lloyd does not
disavow
her musical source. Lovers of country/Americana can have their hearts
lifted with the opener "What has The World Done to You" and "Going down
The Road" (a radio hit for sure). The songs "I Don't Wanna" -with backing
vocals by Egan and "Hot Summer Lily"- played by David Russel on violin
and mandolin respectively - steal the show as does the deliciously summery
sounding flamenco performance in "man or a Thousand Souls". A superb
cover of "Circle in the Sand"
(Belinda
Carlisle) ... we consider this colaboration with Egan a great
"debut" album for singer/songwriter Gail Lloyd. (for the full translated
review: click here)
Raymond
Swennon of Roots Revival Radio says: Thank you very much for sending me
the
beautiful
release from Gail Lloyd. I’ve enjoyed listening to her great music and
beautiful
songs
and I will give her disc regular airplay because she’s damn good.
Ernst
Erb of Radio Riverside says: Thanks for sending me this record, it’s really
great !
Good
sound, and I intend to introduce it on my radio show tomorrow.
Virginia
Ogawa of Walter Egan's fansite says: ... we hear the offerings of a mature
and accomplished songwriter ... truly a treat for the ears. Personal favorites
are "I Don't Wanna,"
"Man
of a Thousand Souls" (though I can't decide which version I prefer, both
are absolutely stunning) and "Hot Summer Lily." (www.walternative.com)
Quotes and Comments
on Gail & The Tricksters CD "Dare To Be Different":
Gail Lloyd
has been featured on the “Local Artist Spotlight” on Nashville’s most progressive
radio station: WRLT Lightning 100.
Marji
Chess of Nashville's Shake! Magazine says: “The bright, fiery, eye-catching
cover matches the lively ear-catching fare found within... her best work
to date... Things are hopping from the get-go... It's all good.”
Marijn
Raaijmakers of Black Cat Rockabilly says: "Fantastic lyrics... this
album is definitly very different... I enjoyed it very much. (www.rockabilly.nl)
Joe Wood
of Port Halcyon says: “Gail Lloyd is a fine writer and musician... there
are some real gems here.” (www.porthalcyon.com)
DJ Pete
Lenloy, Radio Carinzia says: “Many thanks for "Gail& The Tricksters"
CD. This is for "Heavy Rotation". The audience response is very,
very good. Powerful by Gail and full of great songs and music. I hope I
can see Gail & Tricksters in Austria or Italy on stage.”
Quotes
and comments about Starstruck:
featuring
Gail Lloyd, Fank “Andy” Starr & The Haywoods Bill Schlitz of Enigma
magazine: “I was really impressed by the vocal work done by Gail. She has
one hell of a voice that seems to reverberate around the room...
It was really nice.”
Don Freeman,
Host of Rockabilly Radio says: “This is one of the CDs that puts the fun
in owning a rockabilly station :) If you want to rock, this is the CD to
buy!”
Gerry
Robinson DJ and Host of “Gerry’s Jamboree” Northern Ireland says:
What
a great surprise I got when I opened your package.(The Starr Struck CD)
I can’t thank you enough for sending it to me. The CD is great
Quotes
and comments about Gail & The Tricksters first EP All Tricked Out:
Beth
Harrington (Producer/Director/Writer of Welcome To The Club, a documentary
on the women of rockabilly, which aired nationwide on PBS) says: "Just
wanted to say thank you for the CD. It's terrific. You guys did a
great job with it. "
Mike Cullen
Host of syndicated rockabilly radio show, ‘Rockabilly Renew’ " says:
"I have
been getting a lot of requests for the Gail and the Tricksters CD from
listeners of all the stations who air ‘Rockabilly Renew’ … it's wonderful
!"
Frank
“Andy” Starr (Original '50's rockabilly artist, and member of the Rockabilly
Hall of Fame) said: "You are simply Great: Wonderful…"Rockabilly
Mama" - Rock on ... & you will be the Biggest Name in Rockabilly
& no tellin' what else."
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