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Watch Over Me

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First heard "Rosie" on a compilation CD of Detroit musicians put out by the Detroit Red Wings (!) and was blown away. On this CD Jill Jack and her band will blow you away. Hard to categorize, but she is a perfect blend of Folk, Rock, blues and country, with a beautiful voice to match. Give some of the songs a listen at her website at jilljack.com and you'll agree.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Jill Jack live a few times and picked this CD up at a show at the Magic Bag in March. Jill is very hard to pigeonhole...her music is blues-y, folk-sy, a little gospel, and it also ROCKS! Because she is on an independent label, she can actually focus on her music and not have to worry about fitting some cookie-cutter image.

"Rosie" is a very folksy, mellow song that tells the story of a diner owner that entertains all who come in contact with her and the incredible loss they feel when she is taken from them. "Austin" is my favorite song on this CD, it is a little bit of blues and a little bit of rock and describes just wanting to get away. "Watch Over Me" is a very rockin' tune, but the refrain 'kneel right down and pray' evokes a rather gospel vision. "Summertime" is VERY blues-y and has such a mellow vibe, it is AWESOME! The organ in "Colorado" is phenomenal and the song is raw with emotion, very much Jill Jack's trademark.

"Stirs My Soul" is better than anything you will hear on country radio today, it tells of a man bigger than life. A very haunting tune is "Leavin'", in which Jill sings of a darkness that is deafening. In "Holding Hour", the pictures she paints are so real.<BR. ... Much more than just a local 'garage-band' type artist, Jill does it all, she writes, sings, and plays a wicked guitar!...

I stumbled upon this CD while browsing a local used CD shop and immediately fell in love with Jill Jack's music. Every song on this album is beautiful. To try to compare her with other artists would be limiting her talent, but if you love Jann Arden, Sarah Maclachlan, or Tara Maclean then Jill Jack's music will definitely blow you away. It's too bad brilliant artistry like this isn't more prevalent in the "mainstream." You won't be disappointed with this CD!!

Powerful. One word. Every song has a profound impact. Musically, and lyrically. To steal a line from Jill, it "Stirs my Soul." Can't wait for more from this up and coming artist. She's just beginning to come into her own.

I bought this CD almost 6 months ago and have to say that it is on my personal top play list. I can 't wear it out and it has not worn on me! I find Jills lyrics and melodies to be very powerful. The production sounds like the band stepped off the tour bus and into the studio. Alot of cool energy going on in this recording. Highly recommended!

I recently learned about Jill Jack during a sparsely-attended performance in Farmington Hills, MI. The size of the audience had no impact on the outcome. I was immediately impressed with Jill and her stage presence but more importantly, her music. Watch Over Me is the first CD I acquired (a wonderful gift) and I have found every song to be unique, yet very high quality. I have already ordered earlier works by Jill Jack and judging by the initial sound, I won't be disappointed. Jill is an artist on the brink of stardom and I really hope she continues to write and perform. The band provides tremendous musical support for all of Jill's talents. Watch Over Me is an outstanding CD that begs to be replayed again and again.

TRACKS:

1 Stirs My Soul

2 Rosie

3 Austin

4 Lovin'

5 Watch Over Me

6 Summertime

7 Holding Hour

8 Don't Bring Me Down

9 Nowhere Bound

10 Colorado

11 My Own Sin. Original 1997 issue.

I cannot forget the first time I saw Jill Jack perform. She opened for Pat Benatar at Pine Knob in Detroit, and her musical presence, performance and music convinced me to purchase this CD. Years later, the music still sounds as fantastic as the first time I heard it. Everyone I've turned on to this CD has thought it was great, and can't understand why she isn't tearing up the mainstream charts.

The song that caught my eye was "Stirs My Soul". To me, this song is the definition of what true LOVE should be. There isn't a bad cut on this disc, but highlights include "Rosie", "Austin", and the title track (my personal favorite).

While the rest of the world and music industry is concerned with image (Britney Spears, 'NSync), Jill is what music should be about.... THE MUSIC. If you want image, go find some top 40 artist to purchase. If you want to hear some GREAT music; great lyrics, great composition, great performance, then this CD is a MUST!