From the moment the B3 organ and Kristin Plater’s knock-you-on-your-butt voice kick out of the speakers at the top of the first track, you’re enraptured. By the time 24 closes, you’re ready to hit repeat. The masterful singing and hooky, infectious melodies on this record are absolutely undeniable.
24 is one of the best I have heard this year. “Wonder Woman” has meaningful lyrics that deserve to be heard. Plater is too talented to ignore.
“Dancing Stars” cuts loose with as big, brassy, and ballsy a post-blues rock tune as anyone I’ve heard lately — loaded with Hammond B-3, swooning guitar, and Plater’s huge, gorgeous voice. It wows.
Kristin Plater has made the kind of album that never wears you out… Musically, 24 provides enough variety to keep one wondering what is around the next corner.
Plater is a standout due to her remarkable pipes and equally remarkable songwriting skills… There are no throwaway songs to fast-forward past on 24.
Kristin’s soulful brand of songwriting is similar to Natalie Merchant, Sheryl Crow, and Sarah McLachlan — fresh and real. I get the sense that this is a feeling person singing about life and love, and not just a performer trying to sell a CD.
Plater rocked… she absolutely wowed the crowd. She has a tremendous voice and a clever way with lyrics.
Anyone who has seen Kristin Plater play will be enamored by her music.
Deeply emotional… weaving beautiful melodies and shining, optimistic lyrics.
…poised for success.
Evocative.
A lot of raw talent.
What’s most striking about Kristin Plater’s live performances is her voice — a remarkable instrument capable of absolutely captivating an audience. Powerful, gritty, and beautiful with terrific range.
“I think you totally rock!”
“I was so impressed with your music and your songwriting…”
“The way you stepped back from the mike and carried those notes was awesome! WOW!”
“Your songs are catchy, intelligent, and most importantly, come straight from the soul.”
“Your cd came in the mail today. It came, it saw, it conquered.”
“A National Treasure!!!”