~ Jill Porter ~
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 Jill Porter’s self-titled debut CD radiated confidence and the sound of authentic rock and roll. The Burgeo-born rocker has the lyrical cheek of Courtney Love with the graceful rasp and vocal delivery of Stevie Nicks on her debut.
”Beautiful desperation and undeterred hope are blanketed by honest lyrics and clever phrasing equal to the likes of Dylan and Robbie Robertson.”
Porter is clearly in tune with her inner self. Determined to get what she wants, she continues to be resiliently available to take charge against the odds of a tight-lipped scene. Hell-bent on scaling the old city walls without falling into the cracks, the St. John’s-based singer/songwriter gets her points across without threatening her stance as a respected lady of music.
Clearly not a country or traditional singer posing as a rocker, Jill Porter is, indeed, the real deal. This look at where she stands in the tender savagery of the heart and mind during this stage of her life sets her aside from other artists. Intensity runs wild throughout each song. Solid rhythms and flowing bass are carefully moulded by Producer Don Ellis while respectable guitar work by Brad Power would make Keith Richards proud. Porter’s music is relevant and couldn’t have arrived at a better time.
As rock and roll lays wounded and suffering in a ditch on the side of the Trans Canada, hope shows its thick-skinned soul in the form of this necessary musical delicacy. Jill Porter’s all-original first release is for those who understand great music and where it comes from; a definite buy for both seasoned listeners and performers, and a must-have tool for aspiring lyricists and musicians. |
Jill Porter
"Upon the first 1 or 2 listens of Jill Porter's promising debut one hears the strains of the raunchier side of Stevie Nicks, the attitude of Lucinda Williams and the rock n roll spirit of the Rolling Stones circa 1972. However upon repeated listens, Porter's rock n roll heart is worn like a personal tattoo. This guitar driven (the astute Brad Power on axe) record is a success. Straight ahead rock with all kinds of taste. Cool lyrics, with great delivery, and an awesome band, including Brad Power, Ryan Marshall. Drums handled by Don Ellis & Ed Sutherby on this recording. Additional musicians include, Mark Bragg, Mike Davis, Pat Moran, Chris Ledrew, Lori Clark, Craig Follett & Francesca Swan. Produced by Don Ellis and Jill Porter.'
'This one’s right yummy."
Just Ask, ~Rock 'n Roll Songs, ~Your Made Yourself Clear, ~Down Here Tonight, ~I'll Be Fine, ~ Fancy Pants, ~Easy On You, ~Win Me Back, ~Tea Song, ~No Reason,~In My Head.
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