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Reviews/Press“How wonderful. Modern balladeers do exist! So pleased I ran across these lovely moments of sound.” – JAS, SongRamp, January 2004 (www.SongRamp.com) “Wow this is what we call a tight song. The rhythm is so good, you can't help wanting to dance. Great vocals and harmonies, girls! We love it! Very well mixed too. Keep up the good work.” – Emma & Jude (brainchild), SongRamp, January 2004 (www.SongRamp.com) “I am amazed at the vocals and guitar work in your songs... I really like "I Agree," "I Found You" and "Set Me Free" just to name a few...” – Ricart Prats, World Talent Quest, January 2004 (www.WorldTalentQuest.com) “Even in its abridged form, Jackson Daly's eight-track demo is a charming listen.” – Adam Mico, Spunout Central, January 2004 “Very Nice. . . Excellent recording. Perfect Guitar work. Very pretty voice.” – mauler57, Nowhere Radio.com, January 2003 (rating: 4.5 stars out of 5) “These
songs have some infectious riffs; I've already caught myself singing the chorus
to "The Driving Song" a few times. Come to think of it, that song is a
great example of the universality in the music. The most thrilling piece,
however, has got to be "Set Me Free." I find myself listening to it
over and over . . . it's impossible to deny its power. As a piece of
storytelling, it's appropriately simple. As an emotional map of a moment, it's
appropriately complex. ("Make me feel dangerous / Make me feel safe"
is just one of the song's heart-stopping turns of phrase.) The song demands an
excellent vocal interpretation to deliver to its fullest . . . and Maggie Daly's
voice rises to the challenge. There isn't a nuance of sensuality, seductiveness,
serenity, or vulnerability that her voice hasn't found and gently held aloft.
It's as forceful as it is restrained. Musically, the guitar and strings are
appropriately lush, yet the occasional minor chord serves as a gentle touch of
melancholy, just below the surface. Above all, the song works so well because,
as a whole as well as vocally, it's so honest and personal. That's also true of
"Almost Forgetting". . . It's arguably their most accessible
song. [Jackson Daly]
has literally laid themselves bare, so much so that I feel I could play this for
a friend and by the end, they'd feel like they know
the band. I hear so much of Maggie in those 2 songs, I can almost feel her in
the room with me. As a musician, her ability to connect so viscerally with her
audience is the talent that will serve them best.” –Clint Tauscher, Actor/Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, 2001 “That's good shit.” “"Magic Ocean" is the
most beautiful song I've ever heard...what a beautiful, clear and melodic voice
[and] seamless and crisp guitar...” – Joy Bowman, Los Angeles, CA, October 2003 “Just found your site on SoundClick... great sound and 'feel'...” – Ron Pyke, Örebo, Sweden, January 2004
“["Set Me
Free" sounds like] . . . if Pink Floyd had
women in it.” “I absolutely love the
lyrics to "Set Me Free" . . . what a
great "I just have to have sex with you now" song... ” – Kim Hensley, Bolingbrook, IL, 2002 “The CD is excellent, I can't get "Set Me
Free" out of my head! "Driving Song"
is great too. We listened to the CD more than once on the way home…” – Bill Ganger, Columbus, OH, 2001 “Nice
stuff, I make more electronic dance stuff,
but you totally ROCK...Keep up the good work . . .
AWESOME” –
Bill,
World Dance Collection, 2001 “I like your style.
Very smooth with strong lyrics
. . . you sound like a Torch Singer” – Sandy Daley, Screenwriter, 2003 “I like "The
Driving Song". . . you really captured the feel. Really enjoyed "Set Me Free." Awesome lyrics! I'm adding it to my station . . .” – Jody Garner, MP3.com fan, 2001 “We would like to THANK YOU from the bottom of our
hearts for
the most "AWESOME" home concert that you performed over Labor Day
Weekend!! We had people calling all day Sunday telling us how much fun
they had Saturday, with reviews like you wouldn't believe!!! Of course, my
heart just swelled with each and every phone call!! I can definitely see a
"HUGE" future for Jackson Daly, and I for one am proud to know each
and every one of you!! Your talent is ever-flowing and the love goes
through each and every one of you - that you can tell through your playing.
I am looking forward to the next concert.” –
Sharon Aloian, Blue Grass, IA ~ House Concert Host,
May 2002 “These days, some enterprising musicians and music lovers have revived the tradition [of rent parties] - sort of. They are holding house parties where acoustic acts are getting up close and personal with their fans and vice versa. These shows are intimate and engaging and a welcome alternative to smoky nightclubs. . .” – Paul
Barile, Chicago Arts and Entertainment, December 2002 |
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