Whattya think of this new Bloodshot release Mr. Miller?
Nora O'Connor ~ 'Til the Dawn (Includes a link to hear a sample)
For years around Chicago, Nora has been an in-demand hired assassin of singing to the hit-making hoi polloi, but now it is time (long overdue) for her to scootch over just a little bit to center stage where she belongs. We are pleased to present her first solo CD 'TIL THE DAWN. This absolutely enchanting CD features O'Connor-penned urban honky-tonk originals like "My Backyard," Blue Ridge mountain-style harmonizing on "Nightingale," SoCal-country flavor on the Fleetwood Mac cover "That's Alright," and truly uptown citified-soul on Ketty Lester's "Love Letters."
Helping her out in this endeavor (finding people willing to do favors for Nora is pretty easy) are some of Chicago's finest. Andrew Bird, Gerald O'Dowd (Robbie Fulks' drummer), Kelly Hogan, Grant Tye (Robbie's guitarist), Andy Hopkins, and Scott Ligon all add to the great karmic wheel that is the music family of Chicago and whose talents make this a sultry,alluring little record.
'TIL THE DAWN has style and grit -- and *finally* spotlights Nora's amazingly sweet, yet deliciously salty, beautiful soaring blackbird of a voice. Props are long overdue.
"A solo calling card that is almost startling in its assured delivery and freshness...O'Connor exudes warmth, romance, and optimism and shines brightly form start to finish. 4 stars." Tim Sheridan MOJO
"It succeeds beyond words...It is solid and versatile, as well as subtly yet disarmingly sexy." Michael Metivier PopMatters
"Proves she's a serious and talented frontperson...Her emotional voice is light and airy but reveals a dusky jazzy undertone similar to a combination of Norah Jones, Rickie Lee Jones, and Lori Carson...The band perfectly augments each cut, neither overplaying nor laying back. Sweet yet with a tangy aftertaste, O'Connor's record is a subtly sparking gem." Hal Horowitz All Music Guide
"With repeated listening you'll find you'll understand that's she's worthy of standing shoulder to shoulder with her labelmates Neko Case, Kelly Hogan, and Sally Timms. " Vitas Zebraitis Glorious Noise