Nicola
What's The Point
© 2004 NicSongs (BMI) & Hot Cherry Records (825346561820)
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"...Urban Alternative...Fiery Rock...Intensely Passionate Soul...with Latin Essence..." Nicola serves up a hearty fusion of gut-wrenching vocals, haunting guitar lines & song hooks that stick in your head.
tracks
- 1 One Little Girl
- 2 What's The Point
- 3 Bitch
- 4 I Don't Know
- 5 Senorita
- 6 Message
- 7 Your Walls
- 8 How
- 9 Ay Ay Ay
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Enter Nicola, one fiesty ex -"Les Miserables" Broadway performer turned "Raging Soulful Rocker" on Lead Vocals & Guitars, then spice things up a bit with a groovy rhythm section comprised of Jules Rosaly(Milly y Los Vecinos) on Bass, Jim Wilgus (touted by Modern Drummer)on Drums, & Zak Rizvi (4Front) on Electric Guitars. Add to that some killer songs with catchy hooks that stick in your head, haunting guitar lines, an energy that could solar-power your entire neighborhood, no studio gimmicks, and you've got yourself one smokin' band with an unstoppable front woman for real.
Since the release of their first CD "Real", Nicola has been climbing the Billboard & MP3 charts and garnering major attention in the press, as well as getting radio airplay and TV coverage with their energy, songs and sizzling live shows. NY's Village Voice commented on Nicola's talent & undeniable energy with a description of "Jane Child via Melissa Etheridge". Nicola has been featured on ABC World News, Warner/Reprise Records site "Flypaper", MTA's "Music Under NY", VH1.com, and in WomenWhoRock & Inside Connection Magazine as well as Bob Baker's Buzz Factor. Highlight performances include Hard Rock Café's "Battle of the Bands",
Nashville's "Summerlights", Songwriter's Hall of Fame, & shows with Muzz Skillings (of "Living Colour"), Shanice, & Milly Quezada - International Merengue sensation, as well as guest appearances on Rochester's Infinity Broadcasted WCMF - 96.5 FM with "Brother Wease", the Howard Stern of the Northeast.
This sophomore release "What's The Point" marks a new exploration into the territory of deeper lyrical themes such as war, loss, cynicism, love and angst, and reveals once again Nicola's use of the musical palette of sounds and colors to paint her images with. Guitars and percussion instruments are layered subtly yet effectively to achieve this, and once again we hear the interweaving of a multitude of genres and musical styles... Rock, Soul, R&B, Latin, Folk & Alternative, all of which comprise Nicola's influences, and all of which give her that signature sound. Fans will definitely want to check out the final cut of the CD which is a special acoustic track ("Ay Ay Ay"). Oh yes, folks, this is one CD you won't want to be without.
"...An amazing voice..."
WLIR - 92.7 FM - Harlan Friedman
"...Blown Away...this girl has pipes...her band is tight..."
Womanrock - Emily Zuzik ("Babes with Beats")
"...Nicola's music is a back-drop of alt-rock and soul set behind her unstoppable vocals..."
WomenWhoRock Magazine - Brenda Kahn
"...Trust me, I have seen them perform and this band kicks proverbial ass..."
Outwords Magazine - Ran
"...It's hard not to miss the powerful vocals of Nicola, cutting through with clarity, conviction & a palette of emotions...."
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She's the Best!
author: StephanieWhen I heard Nicola live with her acoustic guitar I was completely captivated and didn't think I wanted her CDs with full band ... but I have two of her CDs so far and am crazy about them. The whole band is fantastic. All the songs on here are great, but "One Little Girl" really rocks and I love the lyrics. "I Don't Know" is beautiful, powerful and haunting. Her voice is absolutely stunning in "Ay Ay Ay," which also is playful and sexy and brings out her multiple talents (her wonderful guitar work and her fluency in Spanish.) But the song "How" is coming with me to the desert island. I can play it twenty times in a row and never tire of it. Breathtaking!
Love Her Music
author: PhilipThis is her second album and I love every minute of it.
Nicola superbly mixes rock with acoustic and Latin influences.
author: Blues BunnyAt only nine tracks long it barely makes the 30 minutes mark, however on this evidence 30 minutes with Nicola is more satisfying than an hour with most! It opens strongly with “One Little Girl, a great rock based track, and just keeps going from there. The more Latin influenced tracks “Senorita” and “Ay Ay Ay” are both excellent, and on the latter she shows she is more than capable of performing with just an acoustic backing on this terrific sultry sounding number. Personal favourite however is the witty and somewhat cutting “Bitch”. Nicola has a wonderfully strong warm voice, although at times there is a certain vulnerability to it that trickles through that really helps to enrich the songs.
- author: Amy
This is my first CD of Nicola and I must say I am sold!!! What an awesome sound. The CD shows how apparent her talent is. I especially like tracks 3 and 4. I will be ordering more CD's in the future. Unlike some of the "teenie bopper" music with the one hit wonders....this CD is loaded with quality music. Every song is a hit!
Fantastic! I LOVE THIS CD!
author: Abbey KeebleThis is the best CD I have purchased in 2 years! Her music is fantastic.......... I LOVE THID CD!
WOW!!!!
author: ElizabethThe CD was absolutly amazing, it's been a long time since I've been able to listen to a CD and enjoy EVERY song on it, not to mention her voice is outstanding.
The CD Rocks
author: Mandy721bIt's been a while since I've listened to something that truly rocks. Whoever listens to this CD can find something that they enjoy about it. It has a great mix of rock, latin, and soul with an alternative twist. Keep the music playing Nicola because this CD shines.
Unbelievable!!!!!
author: Tom Menard ArtistI am totally in Love with this CD and can't stop playing it. Not since Patti Smith has a female singer rocked my world like this. EVERY song is PRICELESS!!!
Can't Stop Listening To It!
author: Melissa Aviles - Freelance PublicistOH MY GOSH! I can't stop listening it to it--I think my boyfriend wants to hide it from me, because I keep spinning it over and over again. I love the whole thing! My favorites are "One little girl", "Bitch", and "I don't Know". PHENOMENAL You are so talented--and your voice is AMAZING.
Words are not good enough!
author: Dennis SturtevantI can't tell you how thrilled I am with your new CD!!!! It is FANTASTIC!!!! From the opening Little Girl to the spanish seduction -- one great aural journey! Words are not good enough!
Something for everyone!
author: Angel RodriguezWow!!This CD is even better than the last one which I loved immensely. It's got something for everyone! Soul, Rock, Folk, Alternative, Latin...Nicola you rock, and this album definitely features your vocals and guitar playing, not to mention how beautiful you look on the front cover!
Very fluid!
author: Radio Crystal Blue - Dan HermanSeductive...sassy...self-assured...very fluid...guitars shine strong.
Measures up well
author: Kozmicblues - Jon SobelMeasures up well not just against her contemporaries on the indie circuit, but against anything today's biggest names are putting out.
Incredible!
author: Taxi A&RVoice is incredible...excellent use of dynamics...sincere lyrical imagery...could sing the phone book and it would sound good...it's hard to find fault with something that sounds this strong.
The next big star!
author: Musicforte - Greg PercifieldExpressive in every note. Nicola can captivate an audience with her voice alone. Add the music and there's an incredible chemistry. This is the kind of music that you can't wait to tell your friends about...the next big star.