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Husky voiced tough gals seldom get any more fiery than Christine Ohlman. Like a female Bruce Springsteen or Southside Johnny, she uses her encyclopedic knowledge of soul, blues and swaggering leader of the pack 60s girl group pop to texture her mini-dramas that exude a distinct urban sensibility. It's no coincidence that she covers Dion, one of NYC's most streetwise singers, in "Daddy, Rollin' in Your Arms," and turns it into a percussive epic overflowing with intense sexual tension. This is rocking soul that comes from the heart. The intensity never lets up until the closing, mostly acoustic ballad "Tough and Tender," a perfect metaphor for Ohlman's own personality. "Wicked, wild, and wanton, full of heathen rock n' roll, crazed jungle voodoo, hillbilly hellfire, and sinful soul music. In a word... it's great" "From pelvis-grinders like the Latin-infused title track or the percussive Dion tune 'Daddy Rollin' (In Your Arms),' through slow ditties like 'Tough and Tender,' there's both the honest, bluesy feeling of travelin' the rough road (and surviving) as well as the hopped-up promise of some sweaty, post-closing time nookie. 13 tracks of simmering and smoky R&B." "Full-tilt boogie - a driving album that finds Ohlman in strong voice, singing about long nights and hard loving." "A raging torrent of diving musical complexity... I have found my musical muse - Nirvana in the shape of a woman with a beehive hairdo. Christine's soft, sultry magnetic charm lures me like a moth to a flame, and like a bumblebee in search of a marigold, I find my flower every time I'm in her presence." "The cut 'Another Country' represents what I love about her writing, and is really perfect rock and perfect Christine. She seems to have cranked it up another notch, which is totally incredible!" "I know you must be proud of such a wonderful record. Your voice is as terrific as ever - actually better than I have ever heard you, and the band really tight. And your writing is so through the roof! When are you guys doing your Southern tour?" "She writes kick-ass lyrics - lyrics with depth, and meaning, and soul, and heart" "Just heard "Strip," WOW. It rocks... Excellent! Very intense work. We love it!" "Christine's singing and songwriting are just more superb and arresting with each CD (as if perfection could be improved upon). Doc Cavalier did a fine job - a real nice touch at the beginning of 'Empty.' Eric Fletcher is awfully good - lead or slide; he really burns on 'Highway 61.' This is really something else - the greatest one so far!" "The CD is wonderful. The singing and songs are amazing and the production, mixing, etc. are as good and better than anything I've heard recorded. WOW!" "Cub would be proud to have the dedication, as am I" "CD Just arrived and it looks (and sounds) great. Congratulations on another hit!" "Great Record!" "Purchased 'Strip,' can't stop spinning. Great band, great voice... sends chills down your spine." "It's a great record. The singing is just so intensely soulful and passionate on every cut. And the songs kick ass! You've really outdone yourself this time. MEGA-SOUL! Bravo, Chris, and the guys in the band, too!" |