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"Smooth…nothing soothes an aching soul like a pretty voice." Time Out New York, 11.04.

"...the results are stunning...Brandt’s voice is strong and smoky...another powerful offering..." Delusions of Adequacy, 11.04. read more>>

"...the songs are built on nothing beyond Brandt’s voice and her acoustic guitar or piano.
Nothing else is needed." Suite 101, 11.04. read more>>

"Fearless, absolutely fearless." Indie-Music, 11.04. read more>>

"The results are stunning..." Delusions of Adequacy, 10.04. read more>>

"Simple, yet perfect..." Collected Sounds, 10.04. read more>>

"Get this album now." Smother, 09.04. read more>>


Recent reviews...

"Crystal Brandt's smooth, earthy voice and smart, wordy songs suggest Fiona Apple at certain times, Natalie Merchant at others." Time Out New York, 07.04.

"...[She]could be a toned down PJ Harvey...or an emotional Fiona Apple without going over the top. The beauty of Brandt’s voice is the way she can sing several different styles, change her voice to suit the song, without you even realizing as she sings, say, blues and then folk and country. Grade: A." Plug In Music, 08.04. read more>>.

"Brandt bridges two worlds [country and rock] with style and substance." Sing Out!, Summer 2004.

"Brilliant lyric writing..." Music Morsels, September 2004. read more>>

"What distinguishes Brandt from the rest of the crowd are first her melodies, (since so many haven’t even got those) and second, her melodies are unruined by either shit or over-shit production." CDReviews.com, 08.04. read more>>

Click here for an interview and article featuring Crystal by Michelle DiMegio, 24/7 - The Park Slope Courier,08.04.

"I have completely fallen in love...Her voice melts like honey in your ears." Kristyn Cunningham & Nags, Anti-Industry, 05.04. read more>>

"...hard to categorize, occupying a space that includes pop, rock, contemporary folk, a tinge of country (mostly in her rich slightly twangy voice though sometimes in the style of the song, too)." The Ectophiles Guide, 06.04. read more>>

"[She] scores higher than most of her DIY peers... Vocally, Brandt is strong, womanly, and wise; a stark contrast to the dominant mainstream sounds of girlish teen-pop and overblown vocal hysterics (a la Jessica Simpson).Suite 101, 05.04. read more>>

"These songs may be simple arrangements, but Brandt's job is anything but simple. Crystal Brandt is no relationship victim or shy poet - [and she] writes, arranges, plays, sings, mixes, and records it all herself. Such studio savvy, combined with that strong, folky voice, is enough to earn nods of approval from Bonnie Raitt and Joni Mitchell...She's a shot of whiskey, a few extra guitar strings, and a pair of dusty cowboy boots... a country/folk artist with a penchant for confrontational lyrics and refusing to conform to anything routine." Indie-Music, 04.04. read more>>

"An absolute gem [that] stands up higher than all the rest, as if there were other musicians in her league. [She] refuses to be labeled not out of obstinate stubbornness but purely because she draws no direct line to any particular style, instead skirting along the invisible boundaries and redrawing her own musical map...she scores a big A+." Smother, 03.04. read more>>

"Very, very good... [she] obviously has more than her share of talent as a songwriter, singer and instrumentalist. Brandt is a talent to keep your eye on." Muse's Muse, 02.04. read more>>

"Every once in awhile a singer will outshine her fellow troubadours...Brandt has an extraordinary voice that is able go from soulful to sweet with ease - capable of instilling a sadness in you -it's heartbreaking done to a tee." Citizen Robot, 02.04. read more>>

"A little bit of honky tonk and a little bit of rock." Impact Press, 02.04. read more>>

"...songs that call to mind the likes of the Indigo Girls, Joni Mitchell and even a dash or two of III-era Led Zeppelin. " F5 Wichita Magazine, 02.04. read more>>

"...quite different from what is currently heard on the indie rock scene." Indieworkshop, 12.03. read more>>

Click here for an article about Crystal by Christy Goodman, 24/7 - The Park Slope Courier, 11.03.

Crystal Brandt was the Estrogen of the Month in November 2003!
"Exactly what you would say, if you knew how to say it... with a voice that is undeniably feminine, yet coated with the moss and gravel of a road well travelled, her finished product is absolutely delicious...." The Estrogen Zone,11.03. read more>>

"...a good compilation of [her] expansive musical talent."  South of Mainstream, 10.03. read more>>

" Wow. [The songs are] written well, with interesting melodies and intelligent lyrics. Brandt's voice matches the style perfectly...part country trill, part gutsy rocker." Collected Sounds, 10.03. read more>>

"A rare find..." Best Female Musicians, 10.03. read more>>

"...takes a spot somewhere between the Indigo Girls and Fiona Applex on the outskirts of Loretta Lynn." Altar Magazine, 2003.