Light Years

Kathy Valentine | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 5, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: All for One Music
• ASIN: B000AMDKUU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,027 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music like this would revive radio, January 27, 2006

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J. Young (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Light Years (Audio CD)

We knew she could write (Vacation, Head over Heels); but not nearly enough music fans know what is readily apparent from listening to this CD - Kathy Valentine is a killer guitarist. Since she is mostly recognized as the bass player for the Go-Go's, one could be forgiven for not knowing about her guitar prowess - until now. Some of the remarkable songs presented show how pop should be done - intelligent and pretty, but without that annoying sugary aftertaste. Others display the thrashy-bluesy guitar licks her rock and roll fans have come to know and love. (And, if you like the last half of this CD, you'll also love the Delphines...)

What's best about the "Light Years" CD? The whole package. It is brilliantly conceived and wonderfully presented; "Light Years" shows Kathy Valentine is more than a great on-stage entertainer or upbeat bass player, as the songwriting, guitar work, backing vocals, engineering, and production are all superior. Most of which she did. Clem Burke (Blondie) is perfect on drums; Abby Travis sublime on bass. Of course, Ace Frehley's guitar solo on the last track fits perfectly. Kathy Valentine's got great (musician) friends; buy "Light Years" and have a listen - then count on becoming a great fan.

Kathy Valentine's first solo CD leaves me smiling all day, no matter which song I listened to last. Isn't that the point?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Sound and Song Writing!, June 3, 2006

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Kelly A. Butikofer "GoGos Fan" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Light Years (Audio CD)

Kathy and Band truly rock on this CD! I was able to see her perform it live in Chicago and loved it even more. Rock on Kathy and Company. Kelly

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely first-rate songwriting!, March 10, 2006

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Rob Hermanowski (Aurora, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Light Years (Audio CD)

Kathy Valentine's excellence as a songwriter was obvious with the Go-Go's, and I am very pleased to report that her skills have only increased as a solo performer. Switching from bass to guitar (her first instrument), KV has produced a masterful blend of catchy pop and crunchy rock. These songs should sound particularly good live, and I look forward to seeing KV in concert very soon!