Search - Lauren Kinhan :: Hardly Blinking

It's STILL in my CD player...

Albert J. D'Aquino | Buffalo, N.Y. | 12/09/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"...months after I got it! This is one of those rare artistic efforts that touches emotions of every stage of life with clarity, poignancy and melodic beauty. Lauren's voice evokes the moods of her alternatingly haunting and daring lyrics perfectly. I listen to ALOT of music and have 25 years worth of just a few 'favorite' albums but this is already in that special category of "I'm so glad I found THIS album." The songs are of different music styles but primarily blend soul, rock and pop with a jazz-inflection similar to Lauren's Grammy-award winning group, The N.Y. Voices. In the same way that Carole King's Tapestry spoke right to the heart in the '70s, with an undeniable groove on some cuts, Hardly Blinking does also, in a late '90s style. Give yourself a real treat with this one."

An exquisitely thrilling debut album by Lauren Kinhan

Victor E. Friedberg | 10/25/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hardly Blinking, Lauren Kinhan's debut solo album, is an extraordinary first effort. Each song more melodious and moving than the next. There is no question that Kinhan represents, if not defines what it means to be a "singer/songwriter" not only for the time being but undoubtedly for the years to come. A mixture of pop, R&B, soulful balladeering and unabashed rock and roll, Hardly Blinking runs an impressive and satisfying gamut of sound and style. Top notch production by the likes of Phil Ramone (among others), only adds to this strong and very stirring batch of tunes. Superlatives abound for Kinhan's Hardly Blinking. Eyes and ears are waiting for the next effort."

Brilliant Singer/Songwriter

Victor E. Friedberg | San Francisco | 01/25/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've heard Lauren's work with New York Voices and others and it's a pleasure to finally hear her out on her own. This CD really showcases the beauty of her voice and songwriting and I would recommend to those who love sophisticated and heartfelt jazz/r&b (with a sprinkling of pop). Brilliant!"