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Rating ***** by Carl Zurowski - October 2002 issue (Connections Magazine)
An all-girl band fronted by long-time music scene veteran Jill Towers, Anita Drink"s "Miserably Happy" is a very solid effort from beginning to end. The 14 tracks on this record are somewhat reminiscent of 80"s MTV-era bands like the Pretenders with a bit of country twang. With it's well-crafted songs, first-rate production and pro-level mix, "Miserably Happy" is a very pleasant listening experience. But this comes as no surprise, considering how long Towers - who is the principal songstress on this album has been doing this.
Jill Towers - Welcome To Dreamfield
The debut release from this inspirational songstress blends soft-pop melodies with acoustic instrumentation, a forceful rhythm section, & occasional metal guitar crunch for a sound that recalls "Dreamboat Annie"-era Heart.
New & Noteworthy - Columbia House Music
Sounding like a cross between the Indigo Girls & early Heart circa "Little Queen" / "Dreamboat Annie" Jill Towers is a new artist that deserves your attention. Her CD, Welcome To Dreamfield (Forbidden Records) is an unexpected delight, mining a distinct blend of pastoral Folk/Rock sounds with a refreshing modern sheen. Radio friendly tracks include "I Took A Walk", the edgy punch of "It Makes Ya Crazy", "Only One", & "Art of Deception". The Rock Report by: Ken Sharp
I am very much impressed, not only a great voice, but wonderful creative writing as well. No problem on airplay, the only problem would be WHAT to play. The album has pretty much something for every format. KZMT-FM Steve Blair
Jill Towers is a great talent. I played her CD as soon as I got it. I picked the following cuts for air-play. #1, #3, #6, #7, #9, #13, & #13. My show is heard on over 70 national public radio markets & is still growing. I look forward to working with Jill. Stay tuned folks... Women in Music with Laney Goodman
Welcome To Dreamfield is a powerful album that shows Towers as the competent & talented performer she's been since she was a kid. She's got a big voice & a handful of really good songs, & you don't go unnoticed for long with that combination.
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Jill Towers rocks. That's the review! The whole review. If you want further explanation, check into "Timothy Leary" a great tune that will stick with you longer than Leary. It is the THE song on the cd. Helped out by great Steve Morris guitar, JT has what it takes, & I'll be quite sad if she doesn't get ahead big time. AtNZone.com by Ben Ohmart
Never mind the fancy "fine wine" metaphors - it is an all-but-indisputable fact that some things do get better with age. Veteran Orlando singer/songwriter Jill Towers seeks to free herself from this latter camp & stake her claim for at least a small sliver of the spotlight.
Welcome To Dreamfield is a relatively effortless melding of countrified rock & adult contemporary. Rampant comparisons to Dreamboat Annie era Heart do only partial justice to the sonic collage. Mix in equal bits Bonnie Raitt-smokiness & Shania Twain-slickness & you begin to get the bigger picture (indeed, Dreamfield's blues-infused "It Makes Ya Crazy" could be a hit for either of those artists.
Artistically-speaking, Jill Towers' sound doesn't exactly break new ground, but the ground she does cover is plenty fertile & plenty firm. So never mind the fancy "fine-wine" metaphors - Welcome To Dreamfield was never meant to be ingested like some meek Merlot - more like a slam of neat tequila with an American beer back.
welcome to Dreamfield certainly deserves to see the light of day. More importantly, it deserves to be heard. by: Michael Karpinski
Jill Towers' debut showcased a strong songwriter with dated material. Her latest record shows her ditching her keyboard for an acoustic guitar & some blusier material. The net result, Welcome To Dreamfield, is a mature, adult disc that blends solid vocals with extremely deep lyrics & melodies that engage you from the get go. It appears she is drawing from well within her personal life to gain a deep prospective in her songs. It all comes together with a sound that's not for kids, but adults who want music to be thoughtful, rock a little(but not too loud), have engaging melodies, & a wonderful female voice to make it all worthwhile. Spin Me by:Agent Rogersz
