"After hearing "No Ordinary Girl" on the Bounce soundtrack and falling in love with it, I went to Anika Paris's website (anikaparis.com) to listen to more of her music. It took just a few seconds of "It's About" to convince me I had to buy "On Gardner Street," ASAP, and the album has repaid my every expectation. Anika has terrific range, both vocally and stylistically, from the elegant Sarah McLachlan-style piano ballads to high-energy music for highway driving. She's equally at home with the ethereal, angelic pitch of "Sleepless Nights" and belted-out rock choruses. Like Grey Eye Glances, she has a talent for creating music that's uplifting and melodic without being sugary, empty pop. If you like good female vocalists without a lot of electronic flourishes, be sure to check Anika out. You'll be glad you did."
Refreshing, Fun, Girl-Type Music
Music and Life Explorer in SoCal | Redondo Beach, CA United States | 04/05/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a wonderfully bubbly album! It's bound to make you feel good on a long drive or a bike ride on the beach! Great talent with beautiful songs! If you like bands like Sixpence None The Richer or Moonpools and Caterpillars, you MUST add this to your collection!Recommended songs: No Ordinary Girl, Give Me Strenght (My feelgood song: I)"
One of my favorites
Patrick | Honeoye NY USA | 03/17/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is another CD and artist that would have remained unkown to me had it not been for launchcast radio. I am not saying that this disc is up there with "Revolver" or "Pet Sounds" in importance, not even close...but I will say that it is one of my favorite CD's to kick back and listen to. Her voice is gorgeous and the songs are well-crafted pop. I would love to see more from her in the future."
No Ordinary girl!
Peak | Bangkok, Thailand | 10/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow what can I say? This CD is a must for all music lovers. Anika is definitely not an ordinary girl! Recommended tracks : Give Me Strength, Why, It's About and No Ordinary Girl."