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On Rhythm & Blueprints: "If one is looking for a mainstream Blues album than this one may not be what is expected. This album is not one 'Blues' tune after another. Most stay within the boundaries of the Blues genre, though some are just barely within the boundaries. This is a key attraction to the band, they have something new and entertaining around each bend. The Renovators take the listener on a musical journey of the melodic structure they've renovated just for the listener." - Downeast Reviews
"Yes, you are allowed to laugh while singing or listening to the blues, and the Renovators do an excellent job turning just the right phrase to hit the funny bone. They open with "Rip Up the House," words generally uttered to indicate that the band is having a good night but in the case of carpenter/band leader Bob Rasero an obvious double entendre. Likewise "The Big One," an erstwhile fishing tale that takes on a more lewd tone when read closely. "You Snooze You lose," "It's Been Done" and "I Don't Ski" follow in the same vein." - Face Magazine
"With the tune, 'Cog in a Wheel,' their band's vocalist not only sounds like today's number one singer, Pink, but the tune meets and exceeds her with a similar style. It is catchy, current, and really tight, and should be radio's latest add in its 'as-is' state. I'd be willing to bet the farm on this band." - Inside Connection
"...Highlighted by "Make Believe", "Cog in a Wheel", the frosty-funked "Hook In" and a live scorcher called "It's All About," blue number nine's self titled effort is a lush, mature, stylish collection of tracks....." - The Aquarian Weekly
"The musicianship of the band is tight, without being overly showy about it. They can rock when rocking is required, but they can also take it down a notch, and set a mellow groove, when that’s what the music really needs. Vocally, the band is outstanding. Seskin’s voice is eminently pleasant to listen to... - Good Times Magazine
"The leap from television news reporter to singer-songwriter was not such a big one for Jean Bratman. On her well-received debut CD, "Imperfect World"...she sings about love, desire, and disappointment. She also offers wry social commentary." - The New York Times
"Jean Bratman enchants you with her storytelling, hitting a nerve with her tales of love lost and gained. She packs pure, raw emotion into each song....definitely in the same league as Ani DiFranco among the best singer-songwriters." - AOL Music
"Savvy...'Turn in the River' , done on piano, is especially calm and soothing. Though the river can carry lost love around the bend, it can also offer a reflection of all we have gained in this journey of loving." - Sing Out! Magazine
"Keep on Lovin'" holds a variety of quality sounds for the funk/soul enthusiast. The song 'something good' is a favorite and should defenitely be heard...this album keeps you jumping and leaves you breathless." - High Times Lounge
"...a mix of pop and hip-hop tunes, often with lyrics mourning lost loves or repressed lust. In "Choices" the women sing about how life would be had they married someone else. And the group's favorite song, "For So Long," is about a woman longing for a former boyfriend.
'It's for women our age who've lived a little bit of life, looking back at a love that's past,' Ms. Witt said. 'By the time you get to our age, you've got somebody or another like that and you wonder, what would have happened or where did he go?'" - The New York Times