"LP has burst onto the scene with a powerful and yet hypnotizing collection of songs. With obvious influences from Cracker front man David Lowery, who produced the album, and Cracker guitarist Johnny Hickman, LP has blown her new found audience away. While any true Rock-and-Roll fan will like this release, long time Cracker fans should make an easy transition to this compelling work. With that stated, LP has cut a new lane in the road for herself with a style of her own, and a mesmerizing voice to back it up. Its just one of those albums you can't put away. While enjoying this album you can't wait for her next release."
LP is PROFOUND & PROFAIN
Greg Jenkins | New York, NY | 07/27/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a poet, what a voice. "Heart Shaped Scar" has been in my CD player and in my head since the first time I heard it. LP's voice is amazing! "Perfect is the perfect rock song, and "Coming Home" is a true rock ballad in the tradition of Van Morrison. I love this record."
A BETTER BELTER (AND BELT BUCKLE) THAN MELISSA
Gabriel | New York, New York United States | 07/25/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an amazing debut album from one of the best voices in rock and roll today! After she appeared on Cracker's "Gentleman's Blues" a few years back singing "Cinderella" (the hidden track at the end of the CD- yep, that was her) I couldn't wait to hear what LP had to offer on her own. Well her solo album is finally out and well worth waiting for. She shows us right from the start with "Perfect" that she has a vocal range no female rocker can come close to. Even when she slows down on the haunting "Shut You Out" she sends shivers down my spine when she hits those high notes. There are also some beautiful ballads that don't stray from her unique style by being too folky, like "Insane", (my personal favorite on this album). This album is addicting. I can't stop listening and I can't recommend it enough!"
LP is a rock star
Gabriel | 06/02/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"No CD is going to fully do justice to the quality of LP's voice. You've got to see her live--she's got an awesome stage presence and her vocal range and control is stunning--that girl is LOUD. That said, Heart-Shaped Scar is the next best thing. "Coming Home", "Shut You Out", and "Insane" are great songs--not like anything I've heard before. I'm a sucker for great vocalists and LP sings like some of the folks I've seen on Broadway. Thank God she's rock and roll, though--we need an injection of true talent in modern music with all the crap that's out there now. BUY THIS ALBUM--SEE THIS BAND LIVE--you will be floored."
One word: Wow!!
S. Angier | Boston | 10/01/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Saw LP perform live with Cracker at the Hurricane Fest in New Orleans recently and geez, talk about knock your socks off!! You can't believe such a voice comes out of such a petite little thing. Buy this album!"