The Facts
Artist	Stolie
Album	Stolie
Musicians	Stolie - Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Harmonicas, and Vocals "Inside The Guitar" also includes Lloyd B. King on percussion, Katharine Lewis on viola, and Adam Yoffe on bass
Mixed and Engineered By	Stolie, David Ringland, Dan Steinman, Darcy Greder
Mastered By	Dan Steinman, except "Maybe I Might" by Adam Yoffe
Recorded At	ACM Chicago Arts Program, David Ringland's home studio, Studio Chicago, and Illinois Wesleyan University
Track Listing	1). Inside The Guitar 2). The Heron 3). On My Own Now 4). Super Highway 5). Mama 6). Song For Sarah 7). Maybe I Might 8). Table 9). The Bell 10).Picasso
Record Label	Screaming Galaxy Records
Available At	Stolie
Reviewed By	Eric J. Olsen
The Opinion
Stolie's album of the same name, is an amazing collection of songs. The power and emotion that are conveyed in every song belie the fact that most of the time it's just Stolie and her guitar. It's easy to get lost in the music as her silky vocal delivery transports the listener to another place. There is not one track that fails to deliver. Stolie's songwriting is remarkable. Combine great songs with her solid guitar work and moving voice, and the listener is enveloped in the sounds emanating from the speakers. Then the listener is swept up into the world created by the songs. Every song is a story told in Stolie's unique viewpoint. Stolie manages to put every emotion from the lyrics into her delivery. Making every joy, every despair not just heard, but felt. Without relying on any lyrical fall-backs, Stolie makes every song her own. The production on the album couldn't be any better. Whether it's a four-track recording or a live track, they all sound amazing. The emotion-packed vocals and the music behind them blend perfectly. Every track showcases the overwhelming talent that Stolie has, both as a songwriter and a performer.
Nutshell Review
A beautiful album that serves as a testament to the power of a talented singer/songwriter and her guitar.
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