The group, Lady Jane Grey, is fantastic! Their music is the best that I have heard in years! The lyrics, style and hauntingly beautiful melodies are breathtaking. It is delightful to hear such refreshing, new concepts, and unbelievable sound that flows from Lady Jane Grey. The vocals, guitar and cello are masterfully performed. I can't get enough of their music; I am truly addicted! I'm looking forward to their great success so others can experience their wonderful talent.

Our journal's arts editor has Lady Jane Grey's self-titled debut in his changer all the time, alongside Innocence Mission and Over The Rhine... Gems include _Never Should Have Trusted You_ and _Fire_. The cello is great, and the overall creativity shines through despite a slightly compromised mastering on the final CD (hopefully a major label will come along and remaster!). Our only wish was for better vocal clarity and volume on the disc -- a problem that notedly does not show up on the prolific LJG MP3s that seem to be everywhere these days. Luxurious vocals in the tradition of Karin Berquist and Hoover's mentor, Mary Black. Pick it up today.

What a pleasant surprise is is to hear artists who know how important lyrical content, melody and chord changes are to a song. Lady Jane Grey does a great job with all three, especially on "Twilight", the track that you'll catch yourself playing over and over just to make sure it wasn't all a sweet dream. The songwriting reminds you of Paula Cole, only with better melodic lines and more innovative stylings. Oh, and Paula only wishes she had the vocal qualities of Sarah Hoover.