I listen to Derek Webb, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, David Gray, Joni Mitchell, Damien Rice, U2, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Thad Cockrell, Tom Waits, Feist, Daniel Lanois, The Eagles, Ryan Adams, Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow, Waterdeep, Wilco, Neil Finn, Crowded House, The Band, Buddy and Julie Miller, Patty Griffin, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, The Beatles, Arcade Fire, Bleu, Sufjan Stephens, Paul Simon and so many others that I can't think of just now...but it's a start.
PASTE Magazine gives "Gravity | Love" 4 Stars! "A songwriter's songwriter, McCracken...nods to her religious faith in subtle lyrical turns, and proves she's capable of creating Americana to rival recent outings from Tom Petty of The Jayhawks, especially on "Gravity," "Traincar" and "Portadown Station" - the songs anchoring her new album." -Andrew Barles (PASTE Magazine)
"Gravity | Love is girl-pop meets folk-rock. Sandra McCracken's latest release could almost be categorized in the same vein as the Go-Gos or the Bangles, but with a mellower, rootsy vibe. It's hard to pick a faorite because they're all so distinct - you'll just have to decide for yourself." - Performing Songwriter Magazine
"Sandra McCracken's cloud-splitting voice will be my undoing. And it doesn't hurt that her writing marries the pop acumen off Lennon/McCartney to the lyrical heft of Julie Miller. If I wrote down all the superlatives I'm tempted to write down, you'd question my credibility." -Jason Killingsworth Deputy Music Editor, Paste Magazine
"Sandra McCracken is adept at writing songs that span the abstract and the tangible - songs that beg for repeated listens and imaginative reinterpretations." - American Songwriter Magazine
Hey honey...you should put something on here about being on the paste sampler and the article...madi said,"mommy, look! it's aunt 'thandwa'! She's very proud. Hope all is going well...love you muchly :)
So glad to have you as a friend! I pray my music blesses you. Please stop by my page and sign my guestbook. Feel free to visit often and keep in touch!
In His praise, Yvonne
"Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to God while I have my being." Psalm 146: 1-2
Hi there! I saw you in concert on Tuesday and just wanted to tell you how amazing it was! I recently borrowed your cd from a friend, and had no idea I would be seeing you in concert! Blessings to you and your family!
hi Sandra, I love your song Guardian! one of my new favourites! I was restless for a good profile song! this was perfect! thank you! you have a true gift to inspire, bring comfort and to leave an imprint! :) thank you! lots of luv, Litebeyond/Jen
We wanted to let you and your friends know that the deadline for submissions for our 2008 Songwriting Contest is quickly approaching.
With over $15,000 in cash and prizes, performance opportunities at Madison Square Garden and the Live Nation - Jones Beach concert series, recording session packages with Grammy award winner Glenn Barrett at MorningStar studios and with our fantastic friends at Dubway Studios in New York, A feature on Jonathan Clarke's 'Out Of The Box' popular radio show on Q104,3FM, New York and America's Classic Rock station and so much more, this is truly an opportunity not to be missed.
Visit http://www.songwriters-circle.com/contest.htm for more information and to submit music.
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