Reviews:

JAZZ WEEKLY – “…Hints of Bonnie Raitt and Tedeschi Trucks. The team can get down and swampy as on “We’re All Going Down” while a take of Bill Withers’ ‘Grandma’s Hands’ has a soulful earthiness. The keyboards keep things funky…with Clayton confident in voice.”

AMERICAN SONGWRITER – “It’s Clayton’s velvety vocals atop the instrumentation that makes this song so special. The mellow guitar helps sweep listeners up while Clayton’s lyricism paints a vivid picture of a distant past…” Full article here

BLUES BYTES – “Clayton’s vocals are marvelous and fit easily into the variety of musical style presented on the album, and the band’s work is equally first-rate.  MIDNIGHT IN A BOTTLE offers something to savor for blues, soul, jazz, and R&B fans, but any discerning music fan will find a lot to enjoy with this set.”

DM (DIVINE MAGAZINE) – “The album captivates with deep, rich vocals from Clayton, and a kaleidoscope of live instruments that infuse each track with a distinctive flavor. With lyrics at the forefront, Clayton‘s 11 tales flirt with diverse genres while remaining bound by a common thread: her unwavering commitment to narrative.”

BLUE MONDAY– “Cass Clayton displays considerable compositional maturity that, when paired with the expertise of her producer and songwriting partner Taylor Scott, reap massive rewards with highly melodic songs filled with absorbing, intelligent lyrics. Her fine vocals…superbly wrap around each song to elevate them to a lofty standing amongst the top eschalon of today’s current performers.

THE OTHER SIDE REVIEWS– “One aspect of the Cass Clayton band evident throughout their repertoire is how they breathe life into old-school sounds while retaining a contemporary edginess. Many bands take this stance, but there is something unique, intriguing and inimitable to Cass Clayton and her crew.”

ONSTAGE MAGAZINE –“Cass Clayton is a Colorado based singer-songwriter whose singing oozes of smoke and honey while her slide guitar playing is simply badass.” Full article here.

RECORDING MAGAZINE -“I fell in love with the album after just one listen. First time listeners are always amazed to hear Cass sing – a petite lady with a smoky-sweet voice that sounds like it should be coming from someone twice her size.” Full article here.

BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE -“Cass Clayton is a product of the Colorado music scene and combines rock, soul, blues, funk and R&B into a smooth and cohesive package. Each song tells a story and Clayton and company are up to the task… Taylor Scott is a fine guitar player whose skills are evident in each track.” Full article here.

OBSCURE SOUND -“Among my favorites is the second track, ‘Little Things.’ A rousing vocal presence and playful organ backing is steadily accompanied by brass, with the track rising in blues-driven suaveness as it progresses. The ‘you got a million followers / what is that really worth?’ interlude approaching the three-minute mark, sported by a lush organ backing, provides some entrancing variety.” – Full article here.

NOHO ARTS DISTRICT -“It feels like a live album.  The songs are arranged in such an open organic way, the stories unfolding from one song to the next in a gorgeously cinematic and artfully thoughtful journey.  Seriously…it’s a soundtrack.  Someone should write a movie to this album…what an epic love lorn trek through a sublime and stupendous artists mind….love, love, love it!” Full article here.