Cat Beach

Bonnie Rait meets Sheryl Crow with a dash of Cassandra Wilson for good measure. A deep rich chocolate sauce voice matched for country as well as jazz, cat beach is pretty rockin', sultry, intelligent and heartfelt in every song. Hope to see more. - Captain Moonvine

Cat's unique voice and profound lyrics are amazing. And the album itself has such an exquisite, rich sound. This is so much more than just a country album. I appreciate some country music - but Cat Beach and her band have done something truly special here. And if you love beautiful classic songwriting, strong vocals and impeccable musicianship you should definitely check out this album. Every song is a gem. The whole album just flows - I continue to play it over and over. 'Risk Me' is so tender and heartfelt, truly a beautiful song. 'Your Given Road' is a soul searching spiritual masterpiece. 'Love Me Out Loud' and 'Whole New Thang' rock! Cat and her band are just smokin'. 'What Loves All About' is also another classic - so melodic and sweet -this song just makes me feel good. 'Mercy of Your Hands' is haunting and lovely at the same time. Excellent! And what a brilliant remake of 'Big Yellow Taxi'. This album just feels right. Consider me a new fan! - muso

This album is amazing! Cat Beach is a prolific songwriter whose songs touch the soul. Beautifully written, heartbreaking and hopeful...This album is a permanent fixture on my iPod! - Heather Fay Dawson

This album is amazing! Cat Beach is a prolific songwriter whose songs touch the soul. Beautifully written, heartbreaking and hopeful...This album is a permanent fixture on my iPod! - Heather Fay Dawson

the title track on this ablum is such a rollicking good song you just have to play it out loud and watch everyone around you turn and listen! Somehow Cat Beach has managed to articulate what I've wanted to shout myself on numerous occasions, she seems to have that knack with all her very original songs. Hard to Love is brilliant too; a wonderful mix of Blues and Country with a very sultry voice that makes you think of hot, heavy afternoons sitting on the verandah somewhere in the deep South waiting for a storm to break. She does a cracking cover of the great Joni Mitchell's 'Big yellow Taxi' which is arguably better than the original... Not sure if this is her first album or not, but if it is, it's very mature and polished. The instrumentals are great too! - Mimi Servante (East Sussex, UK)

A classic album that sings from the heart....songs like Risk Me sum up the beauty of her talent.. - A. Peterson

A classic album that sings from the heart....songs like Risk Me sum up the beauty of her talent.. - A. Peterson

Cat Beach's "Love Me Out Loud" brings with it the weathered sounds of a country porchswing along with the promise of a summer Saturday night. While sounding new and fresh, Cat is able to capture the sounds of the past with the hope, love and hearache of of someone whose wandered their given road. Simply, this collection of music lives...and breathes and makes you feel alive.

There are individual tracks that stand out (Your Given Road, Burning Up The Years and Risk Me), it's the collection of these songs on Love Me Out Loud that yield magic. Sounding stunningly, at times, like Mary Chapin Carpenter or the occasional hint of Bonnie Raitt, Cat gives us a new companion for an array of occasions and allows us to feel the comfort of friendship when the lights go out and her music is turned up. - robin of the hood

Every so often, something very special comes along, that surprises us in ways we never would have expected. So is the case with the new album release from Cat Beach called "Love Me Out Loud". It's difficult enough for a new artist to break onto the scene - particularly when only one or two song offerings are even barely listenable.

However, if you love good music...particularly music with a message and a meaning, and brilliantly performed, you're gonna love this one! With the compilation album: "Love Me Out Loud", we are immensely rewarded with what essentially amounts to a winner - a true "grand slam" all the way around.

I discovered Cat Beach purely by accident one day, while surfing the web looking for new music. I enjoy a mix of R&B, Jazz, and Country; and incredibly this album has it all. It's a combination of refreshingly written material, coupled with the additional vibrant, soulful, sensual and sassy sounds, which meld together in an eclectic mix that features everything - even the patriotic soul stirring rendition of "Stand Up America".

Together, that's the incredible talent served up with this tasty treat.
Cat Beach instantly pushes your emotional buttons with an ability not often found in a newly just discovered artist - and she does it comfortably and consistently throughout the entire album.

Every song is wonderful, and can stand on its own. However, it soon becomes apparent that there's an underlying story here - one of pain and desire, but also one of hope and happiness. This album collectively gains high merits for bringing to the listener what essentially amounts to: "Ear Candy for the Soul".

The lyrics are superbly written...the arrangement excellent...the production quality nothing short of amazing. With a team of industry legends working as a finely well oiled machine, this team knows their business, and gets right down to it, from the first track - all the way to the end.

Even Joni Mitchell's cover song: "Big Yellow Taxi" is one that conjures up memories of that great tune we all remember, while at the same time done with the unique melodic style that only Cat Beach can bring to her own repertoire.

It's amazing that listeners all over the world - even as far away as Japan and Germany, have already discovered this remarkably talented singer-songwriter - particularly since "Love Me Out Loud" was only just recently released.

Listeners will be pleased to learn that Ms. Beach has teamed up with some of the industry's most profoundly prolific - legendary performers...with the likes of Dean Parks on guitar and pedal steel, Lee Sklar adding his amazing rifts on bass, and Herman Matthews playing drums like only Herman can. What a great showcase of talent - all together on one terrific album!

As for the music itself: Be ready for a thought provoking insightful, introspective - a very personal melodic journey - through a life filled with passion, discovery, and accomplishment.
The final icing on the cake it is in the finished product - brought to life with the magic of many talented and dedicated music masters, and produced with sheer perfection by recording engineer Gardner Knight, and mastering genius Robert Hadley.

Weaving a tapestry of love, hope, happiness, and a little "in your face" attitude, in a most beautiful and profound way. I guarantee...you will not be disappointed if you purchase this album and add it to your collection. Believe me, it was truly hard to pick that one best favorite...as I said, every track is unique - with its own special "je ne sais quoi".

This is a journey through one personal life filled with private moments - its ups and downs...its belief in one's own courage and strength...and shows how deeply passionate Cat's dedication has been to achieve her dreams - bringing her to one of the most pivotal points in her life.

This is not a "diamond in the rough"...but rather one of those rare gems that already exhibits its polish and sparkle - standing out with a new star on the horizon - one with a touch of class and finesse. Her name is Cat Beach.

Cat Beach should be recognized for her talents in bringing this all together. In addition, Ned Albright, along with the collaborative efforts of some of the greatest musicians in the country, and everyone else who dedicated their time and hard work that was obviously put into this project - should also be applauded and commended on a truly fine - extraordinarily, and exceptional piece of work.

Kudos to all! I hope millions more will share in this experience, as I have.

For more on this incredible journey - sharing the passion of one woman's dream, be sure to visit Cat Beach's website at www.catbeach.net. - Vernon P. Kyler - A.I.M.