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'...among the year's finest accomplishments in Triple A rock.' Michael Sutton - CDReviews.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "SOMEWHERE ON THE WAY is the perfect title for road trip quality this release contains. It's got everything covered, from love to heartbreak to how to move on with your life! Lorraine Devon Wilke's power ballads could land a permanent spot as background music to some of your favorite Lifetime shows. Picture Melissa Etheridge driving a '57 Chevy, stopping to pick up Bonnie Raitt and Reba McEntire on the way. Before the trip ends, hitchhikers Lucinda Williams and Sheryl Crow jumped in for a long, girls only trip out to the West coast. Pure enjoyment, Lorraine Devon Wilke's SOMEWHERE ON THE WAY should be "somewhere" on your CD changer. It's awesome!' Heather Corcoran - GOGIRLSMUSIC.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 'SOMEWHERE ON THE WAY should be a film. This is more than just a collection of songs; instead, it's a storyline, a tale of a woman going through a series of relationships until she is finally content. Singer/songwriter Lorraine Devon Wilke has produced the kind of album that listeners will still play years from now. Not only is the subject matter timeless material, but the music - Adult Contemporary rock with a bluesy backdrop - has no references of time.' 'But first focus on Wilke's voice. How she expresses her feelings of romantic disappointment, especially on 'Drowning' and 'Comfort Me,' should be used as a model on how it is done. Her singing sizzles with real feeling; they are confessions from a fiery spirit who has suffered and yet is refusing to cool the fire in her heart.' 'The lyrics are brutally honest, and men will most likely see themselves in one or more of her narratives. However, this should not be mistaken for some kind of feminist road rage; far from it. Wilke is merely telling it like it is; whether she is in love or pain, she let's it out without holding anything back.' Jacob Dykstra - GirlPosse.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 'There are two kinds of '80s rock & roll veterans - those who continue to pursue the path they had originally embarked upon, shifting trends be damned, or those who change gears. Only the keenest ears will be able to detect that singer/songwriter Lorraine Devon Wilke once fronted a New Wave band in the '80s, even opening up for future industrialists Ministry. Having had the pleasure of hearing the unreleased recordings of Los Angeles group Devon, I can safely say that Wilke's solo debut has virtually nothing in common stylistically with her old work. Like Ian McNabb of the Icicle Works or John Griffith of the Red Rockers, Wilke has left her post-punk days behind for a sound embracing American roots rock. The result is a soulful, down-to-Earth record that rides a roller coaster of emotions.' 'The opening cut, 'Drowning,' begins the album on a downward spiral. The laidback acoustic intro is torn to shreds once Wilke rips into the chorus: 'Somebody give me an anchor/Somebody throw me a line/Somebody tell me to breathe, I just might drown this time.' The sense of urgency in her voice is vivid and compelling. Moreover, she is a disciplined singer, knowing when to reach the heights of emotion and when to cool down. 'You Say I Say' continues her pain over a failed relationship, brittle guitars tracing every wound in her lyrics. But, despite the heartrending subject matter, these are not sad songs; rather, they are cathartic. Everybody, no matter what gender, has been through the crap that she sings about here. 'Comfort Me' concludes the initial chapters of sorrow, and it is on this tune that Wilke's vocals sizzle with bluesy intensity.' 'By 'Believer,' Wilke has started the healing process. It's an exhilarating turning point on the LP, opening the doors to a brighter future. 'My Good Good Man' is as tender and warm as the first few songs are ticked off and disconsolate. 'I
