Mel Parsons http://melparsons.com Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:28:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Elsewhere Review http://melparsons.com/2011/11/20/elsewhere-review-2/ http://melparsons.com/2011/11/20/elsewhere-review-2/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:28:19 +0000 Mel http://melparsons.com/?p=645 20 Sept 2011

“Parsons has delivered an album with musical colour and texture…well crafted songs which cover a range of real human emotions.. Few albums end on such a pitch-perfect emotional  and reassessing note. Quite something.”

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- Graham Reid

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“New Zealand’s own country sweetheart brings us her heartfelt ramblings, ardently packaged with equal parts break-up blues, lovesick lullabies and soul-purging poetry…. a gorgeous catalogue of honest Kiwi folk songs.” Full review here

– Hayley Koorts

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“A beautiful and honest bunch of songs….this is a great country gem..”


- Fleur Jack

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“Impressive debut…an album that deserves to grab serious attention” Read full review here

-Graham Reid

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If you’re a folk fan, or simply looking for a CD to chill out to with a beer on a sunny sunday afternoon, then this should be part of your CD collection.”

-David Edtmaier



]]> http://melparsons.com/2009/04/20/etch-magazine/feed/ 0 Waikato Times Review http://melparsons.com/2009/04/16/waikato-times-review/ http://melparsons.com/2009/04/16/waikato-times-review/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:35:46 +0000 Mel http://melparsons.com/?p=74 “Mel Parsons rises above the meloncholy and serves up an album crammed with melodies to fuel her catchy, folky pop songs……intimate, refreshing and memorable.”

– Steve Scott

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-Kara Segedin

]]> http://melparsons.com/2009/04/15/nz-musician/feed/ 0 Einstein Music Journal http://melparsons.com/2009/04/12/einstein-music-journal/ http://melparsons.com/2009/04/12/einstein-music-journal/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:02:18 +0000 Mel http://melparsons.com/?p=112 “Over My Shoulder slowly becomes more gripping and beautiful with each track. Opener ‘Still Life’ is deeply rooted in southern country music….instantly appealing to fans of Jolie Holland or The Be Good Tanyas…… Locked together through pure emotional heartbreak and wonderfully vibrant imagery, Over My Shoulder is simply beautiful.” 8/10

– Nick Fulton

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