Kathy Phillips

"Sway" - Voted #8 of The Courier News' Top 10 NJ Independent CD Releases of 2001

"Sway" combines Ms. Phillips' lilting voice - much like Natalie Merchant's early days with the 10,000 Maniacs - with the smooth groove of Edie Brickell and a touch of Jewel's 'rich hippie' polish and earnestness"

"Phillips has proven herself with one of the best indie CDs to ever grace the strong, prolific Jersey scene; a spellbindingly good live show; and a voice that tingles the spine one minute and warms the heart the next."

"Isn't this a breath of fresh air? Kathy Phillips , hailing from the New Jersey area, sings her way through 11 pop/alternative cuts. Phillips has a soft, pop voice a la Natalie Merchant that has just a hint of vulnerability..."

BEST FEMALE ARTIST: Kathy Phillips - A singer-songwriter who would be a star if New York had a AAA radio format. Maybe someday. In the meantime, her Black Potatoe Records debut, "Sway" remains a rich delight.

BEST SONG - Kathy Phillips, "Leaves Changing." Phillips' song about out-growing a relationship is good jazzy-folky medicine.

"Insightful songwriter... powerful, bouncy voice that you can hang onto for a sweet ride through a fistful of melodic pop music hooks and folksy rock"

"The sophomore release from Kathy Phillips ... showcases a confident talent with a strong, emotive voice who can really craft her songs."

"Kathy Phillips remains the jewel of New Jersey's music scene. With her second album, "Carries You Away," her rootsier direction, stronger songwriting and better accompaniment should translate into even more fans."