Over the years, I have purchased Toni Price's CD's in the order they were released. However, I missed out on the most recent two. I was first introduced to her on the independent radio station KPFT, and wish there was a way for mainstream radio to take on more artists like her. She really can't be compared to other artists. She is a force in her own right, and you have to hear it to understand it. "Swim Away" - I love this CD. Over the years (because I do listen to this CD regularly) I have really grown to appreciate the acoustic's on the title track. My main reason for purchasing the CD was for the way she sings the blues. I can't express how wonderful this particualar CD is. "Hey" - This CD is a little more fast beat and raw than the initial album. But, don't let that scare you, if you're wanting more of the original. It is Texas blues mixed with a little rock and roll, and she has the voice and band to pull it off. A MUST for the collection, because it gives you a new side of Toni and is always great when you're looking for a little of that ice-house type music. "Sol Power" - By far my most favorite of the CD's I own (ALL CD's -- from everyone out there that I buy). I have travelled to Terlingua for a Chili Cook-off for many years. It embodies everything West Texas, including the funky side. It's live, acoustic, and makes me ache for the wide-open spaces and freedom of being on a desert highway. As someone else mentioned - "It is like an old friend". "Low Down and Up" - Blusey, jazzy, and a few Texas-esce type tracks. Don't think you need another Toni Price CD? Oh, yes you do! I got to see her at the Mucky Duck in Houston sometime after the Sol Power CD and a little before (or after) this one. If you can catch her live, do it. "Midnight Pumpkin" - A good portion of this CD is contemplative and deliberate. It was never one of my favorites, but after listening to it again today, I recall just why I have it in my collection. And not just a few "samples" either -- the WHOLE CD. What a wonderful mix. Just to keep it in perspective, she adds in the right amount of funkyness and Texas-flair (not country! because there really is a difference). Just a little, is all you need, to remember where you want to be. I'm listening to the other CD samples today. Will be making a few more purchases in the near future and happy to hear that Toni is back in Austin. I'll try to get there soon to see a set. :)

"SWIM AWAY" IS GREAT!!!I'VE OFTEN FOUND OUTSTANDING MUSICIANS ON OTHER PEOPLE'S ALBUMS AS STUDIO BACK-UPS...I FIRST HEARD TONI SINGING BACK-UP ON ANOTHER AUSTIN ARTIST'S ALBUM...IF YOU LIKE TONI, CHECK OUT MARK AMBROSE'S "PUT THE HAMMER DOWN" GILLIAN WELCH BACKS HIM ON THAT ONE TOO...THAT'S HOW I FOUND HER!! J.R.

what is up with the person that has no name and types in letters that make no sense? get a life or get bold and put your name. you could not do this on any other website without anyone knowing who you are. what a crock and we can't even take you seriously. haha. good luck friend. we support the music!

A great album! The opening cut, "Dean and Brandy" is worth the cost of admission. Rockin', soulful, Texas to the bone. Love it! 10 stars!

Fan since swimmin' in '93...Love you blue gal! Aches and pain, never been quite the same since I found you...blue as you, I am blue like you, blue as blue is blue. thank you make your charity known...we want to help

The best chick in the buzznezz love your work....oz yanez 2824 park ave s#2 Minneapolis,mn. 55407 p.s. sylvias brother

Toni, Possesses a nice singing voice. I was glad to introduce her to the Litature of the Blues, but I think my Poetry could add much force and Imagination to her lyrics. John Fahey walked down the hall to my Room, outside the Library, on a number of occassions, remarking, hearing Toni and Sue Foley on my Stereo:"Who... er...Pretty Good, Robert." For Fahey such a compliment is comparable to an Emmy. "John goe back to your room, Timber is going to tear your throat out, if you don't use your medicine tonight."

I first heard her on NPR since then I have bought all her CD's and am waiting on her next, also am planing a trip to Texas to see her live "Awesome singer can't get enough

Sol Power is the real thing. Or should I say "thang..." The Queen of Texas Blues reigns supreme and I can't think of anything more than to say there's no one like her anywhere.

SO MANY of the reviewers are cloudy when it comes to telling the difference between TALENTED ARTISTS vs. talented BULLSHITERS. Let me help you here: Talented artist: Toni Price. If you haven't heard Toni Price live, you haven't heard Toni Price. This HIPPIE CHICK played JULIA ROBERTS wedding (the most recent, not the one to Lyle) . . . She DEFINES what South Austin is, she is an Austin Music and Texas Music institution --- so for you who have not had a chance to be mesmorized by this country/blues singing nymph, check her out during her Hippie Hour early Tuesday evenings at the Continental Club (another Austin music institution) OR at the Cactus Jazz and Blues Festival in San Angelo, Texas in early September. SHE'S SO MUCH MORE THAN TEXAS, TACOS, BEER, TERLINGUA, and TUBING.:)