Linda Draper

"a talented songwriter on the rise... this underrated talent is about to punch her ticket to widespread acclaim"

---Keepsake CD Review/ Unfinished (April 2007)

"beautifully ghostly, memorable...absolutely triumphant.."

---Keepsake CD Review/ Lucid Culture (June 2007)

"warm and personal...intimate, crisp...dreamy...."

---Keepsake CD Review/ PopMatters (May 2007)

"knowing and angelic...unadorned, naturally beautiful...a determined quiet beauty"

---Keepsake CD Review/Americana UK (April, 2007)

"a terrific songwriter, one that should be above the radar..."

---Keepsake CD Review/Dagger (April 2007)

"beautiful and soft...nice melancholic melodies...sentimental and romantic...."

---Keepsake CD Review/ Derives (Belgium, April 2007)

"Keepsake remains yet another solid addition to Ms. Draper's impressive catalog..." (Rating: 5 out of 6)

"Keepsake is Draper's most touchingly beautiful album yet, also resulting in her best...fantastic album"

"She's got a light touch with her songs...she always finds the steel...Exceptionally accomplished modern folk..awfully good."

"...good is good, and great is even better. Draper may sing softly, but her ideas come across loud and clear."

"One Two Three Four is what great artists sound like when their music is stripped down to its elements...succeeds in every respect."

"Draper is a woman full of whimsy, a splendid tonic on the verge of that proverbial something more."

"brilliance from the simplest pairings of voice and minimal guitar...an artist in the best sense of the word."

"another example of the excellent work being done within the folk field these days; it is at once anachronistic and futuristic"

"an underexposed treasure...beautiful voice, polished lyrics, and refined instrumentation..."

"what the major label heads call the total package. Great songwriting, beautiful music, loads of talent..."

"...This is the first album I've heard from Linda Draper...but I'm going to make sure it won't be the last...I can't recommend Linda Draper enough. First rate!"

"...devastatingly real lyrics of loves lost and found...a creative, fresh sound"

---- One Two Three Four CD review /Indieworkshop
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"...easily impresses with the strength of her songwriting and her gentle, lilting voice...graceful, sophisticated and intelligent..."

---- One Two Three Four CD review /Dagger
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"...one of the most peaceful collections I have heard in some time...precious..."

---- One Two Three Four CD review /Vanity Project, UK
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"Thoughtful, pensive, reflective, intelligent soft folk/pop...this one's a real treat."

-- One Two Three Four CD review /Babysue
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"She is a shining light of excellence…a delightful voice that immediately enchants."

"Artists like Linda Draper step outside the box we allow society to put us in. With music having wisdom beyond it's years and a lightness and depth in every tune, listeners will find an absoluteness in this listening experience."

"A clear and talented voice, intriguing and fresh lyrics and accomplished instrumentation are seldom found in one package, but Draper has them all."

"I get a sense of Rennaissance when I listen to Linda Draper...there is no doubting the attraction of her voice...it reminds me of a band long ago in a galaxy far away."

"Linda Draper approaches folk music with spare songs and a high register not unlike folk mama Joan Baez."

-- Time Out New York

"Linda Draper's voice is both soothing and captivating... delightful and musing...a very fine piece of work, indeed."

-- Patchwork CD review / Bee's Knees Zine

"Songs which pass like a dream, as one crosses a cloud while shivering, semi-lethargic, semi-filled with wonder."

-- Snow White Trash Girl CD review / Matamore

"Producer Kramer (Urge Overkill, Galaxie 500) opted for an understated, unadorned sound...this works very well for Linda, who has a clear and uncluttered delivery that needs no extra help."

"Draper writes sophisticated songs, sculpting seemingly simple phrases into moving ballads. The strength of her output increases with each record and it's obvious that she's on the brink of achieving something great."

-- Patchwork CD review / Splendid
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"Consistency in songwriting and melodic range...vocal work tender on the ear and sweet to the soul...Linda Draper gave her music so much simply by taking away what it doesn't need...and it works here."

-- Independent Songwriter Web Magazine
Patchwork CD Top 40 Indie Pick of 2003
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