ROCKETBOB

This is the kind of pop that should be compared to furniture- the many kinds of plump, billowy couches and pillow chairs you can fall into, that embrace your weight, filling in the empty spaces between your limbs. Surrounding her audience with flowing layers of electro-acoustic textures, like hanging curtains, rippling in a breeze, her songs are epic and swirly yet gentle and unforceful, without pretense. Exploring subtlety as equally as expanse, Rocketbob, both the band and the album, is a lasting, lingering memory of pop playing with folk playing with old and new traditions of songwriting- a memory like those small things throughout life which seem so inconsequential but make such an impression: the way a leaf was spinning in the wind one day, the way the sun was filtering through the blinds- it's that kind of subtlety that Rocketbob captures and celebrates. It goes without saying- it's worth experiencing.
- CD BABY

As a champion for independent music we receive literally thousands of CD's from emerging artists. This is without doubt one of the most sensational we have ever, ever had the good fortune of passing through our letterbox. Forget the comparisons, this album is so beautifully unique that it soon becomes a permanent fixture in your CD player..... Rachel's voice is simply breathtaking, the arrangements sublime and the overall feel of the album is exquisite.... We are really looking forward to seeing how Rocketbob develop over the coming years..... If you do one thing today, buy this album. Richard Abbott Founder, Mosquito Media www.mosquito-media.co.uk - MOSQUITO MEDIA

Our highest score so far in 2001 goes to this trio, whose demo showcases the evocative vocal allure of Rachel Pollack. Her impressive voice (reminiscent of Sinead O'Connor and Alanis Morissette, sans histronics) blends perfectly with the rich tapestry that this skilled band creates. Avoiding gimmickry, the CD's crystalline production quality simply allows each song's luxurious melody to reach full-flower. Although the three songs we demo'd do not seem out-and-out hit singles, the band's polished KCRW-ready sound is downright compelling. PRODUCTION 9 LYRICS 8 MUSIC 8 VOCALS 8 MUSICIANSHIP 8 TOTAL SCORE 8.2
Vol. XXV, No. 13 June 18 2001 - A&R