Press from the album "8 DAYS DOWN":

She is the Personification of the Rock'N'Roll Spirit

Jen Elliott has that epic rock and roll goddess quality of all the greats: Pat Benetar, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Patti Smith. The best way to describe this quality is: it is the personification of the rock'n'roll spirit in a female body. Most of us music lovers have memories of moments when rock'n'roll saved us. Maybe we're driving down the road after a particularly difficult experience. And a song like "8 Days Down" comes on the radio. And we roll down our windows, crank up the volume and accelerate that old two-door Ford, imagining the wind and the music will purge us of our cares. Ah. I love rock and roll....Come out and free your soul.
-The Garage where Jen performed in February 2007 (Winston-Salem, NC)

Edgier and Spicier Than Your Average Female Rocker

[Jen Elliott] has been an energetic performer on the US indie/college scene and delivers her blues rock with passion and charisma. Jen likes to give something edgier and spicier then your average female rocker and this set of tracks demonstrates her ability to pull listeners. With her talented backing band, Bluestruck, she is sure to give value for money at her live shows.
-Carmine Pascuzzi, Mediasearch: Music, Fashion, & Film in Australia

Soulful and Bluesy--Spitting Image of Rootsy Chrissie Hynde!

Few rock singers -- male or female -- sound both soulful and bluesy circa the early 21st century. Jen Elliott manages to buck the trend on her sophomore release, 2006's "8 Days Down"....Although both musically and vocally it's easy to immediately assume that both the Rolling Stones and Bonnie Raitt serve as major influences, upon closer inspection, Elliott's singing is at times the spitting image of Chrissie Hynde (especially in her phrasing). Picture Hynde fronting a more rootsy version of the Pretenders, and it's not a far cry from such standouts as "Captivity" and "Full".
-Greg Prato, All Music Guide

A Blues Singer Who Totally Rocks

Janis Joplin. Bonnie Raitt. Susan Tedeschi. All chick blues singers who totally rock. City Canyons Records' Jen Elliott follows in her foremothers' footsteps with her band Bluestruck.
-Flora Fair, Folio Weekly (Jacksonville, FL)

Bringing Much-Missed Feline Power Back Into Rock 'N' Roll

Compare to legends such as Grace Slick and Janis Joplin, Elliott is bringing much-missed feline power back into rock 'n' roll and is having no problem filling said huge shoes.
-Dustin Drevitch, Electric City/Diamond city (Northeastern PA)

Compelling, Soulful, and Downright Slick - as in Grace Slick

We should have known with Jen Elliott’s debut album title, Secret’s Out, she would be a stunning surprise to the music scene. Now with her sophomore release, 8 Days Down, Jen’s artistry is even more compelling, soulful, and downright slick - as in Grace Slick.
-Joanne Cohen-Schenker, BlogCritic Magazine

No One Sounds Like Elliott

From a New York scene that sports all kinds of musical origination, no one sounds like Elliott. She’s forged her own version of Blues Rock that is unlike any typical blues rock you have ever heard.
-Mike Perazzetti, The Fevered Brain of Radio Mike

A Talent to Be Reckoned With

Elliott's sultry alto voice sets her apart, and my favorite songs, like "Captivity," "Stand" (with its provocative imagery) and the jangly "Garden of Delight," show that Jen is a talent to be reckoned with.
-Ricky Flake, The Sun Herald (Biloxi, MS)

Jen Elliott Rocks

"Jen Elliott rocks" declared the one sheet that came with her previous EP ("This Damn Song") and indeed she does. The full length "8 Days Down" beefs the set up to eleven cuts. Tough female rockers have had a long currency in the modern era. There's a lot of wannabe women (remember Shannon Curfman for example?) but methinks Elliott's unique enough to standout. Her alto voice and disparate phrasing power the crunchy "Crazy" with Bluestruck nailing down the rhythm. Better is the melodic "Full", which is ripe for college radio. Imagine a cooler version of Tori Amos without that self-indulgent bleating. But the standout cut is the driving "Bringing Me Down", featuring Santana-like guitar and a potent Annie Lennox-styled vocal by Elliott. Despite not being a Blues song it reached #5 on BluesCritic.com's Blues chart.
-Dylann DeAnna, Blues Critic

Strong Sophomore Release

It's a strong sophomore release Jen Elliott & Bluestruck have released in the form of their "8 Days Down" album. The definite highlight of this album is the voice of Jen Elliott, but the backing band, Bluestruck, isn't to be overlooked either as they bring forth a nice mix of rock, blues, funk and more with a retro-based feeling. My favorite track is "You Are So Cruel" that features jazzy trumpets and rap-vocals alongside Jen's powerful voice. Good stuff.
- Hans Jakup Eidisgard, Past and Present Webzine

Jen Elliott has the goods.

Fusing the sensibilities of the Rolling Stones with the Ronettes, she and her band manage to be tougher and sexier than either. Nor is the sound really retro. Great rock is timeless, and Jen Elliott makes great rock.
- Hank Bordowitz of Bordowitz Media Werx on Jen’s live performance at the Global Entertainment and Media Summit

Press From "THE SECRET'S OUT":

Delivers Vocally Everytime

The music industry seems to be spending a great deal of time these days whining about how downloading music is killing their profits, yet can't come up with a single concrete study that supports their claim. Perhaps they need to consider some of the drivel they're pushing the customer's way. You see, a release should first and foremost be about talent and quality... and have I got a debut for you! A native of Jacksonville, Florida, 25-year-old Jen Elliott has paid her dues and is about to release her first CD titled THE SECRET'S OUT which also serves as an appropriate announcement for the artist herself.... What impresses me most about Jen besides the fact she's also a songwriter is that she varies her material, delivers vocally on every track and didn't include a single filler song on the entire album.
- Moda Mag, Kage Alan

Strong Debut, Talented Artist

The first thing that struck me about THE SECRET'S OUT was the vocals. Jen Elliott's voice possesses that perfect combination of raw blues and funk-driven overtones  the perfect accompaniment to a hard hitting, funky, bluesy and everything in between record. All 12 songs on this CD stay consistent and are extremely well written, lyrically and musically. THE SECRET'S OUT is a strong debut from a very talented artist.
- Inside Connection, Kimberly Schedel

Perfect Balance of Blues and Rock!

THE SECRET'S OUT, Jen Elliott s debut CD (City Canyon Records) is a perfect balance of belt it out blues and Sheryl Crowe mid-tempo rock. The opening track "Move," has a big band intro leading to a big bluesy voice. Elliot s singing packs a bigger punch than Vonda Shepard, and hints at what a grown up Christina Aguilera would sound like &.The tempo changes again with the mischievous rhythm of "Paint It" and the jungle beat of "Curse On You." The CD s closer, "Pop Blue"s is a fantastic slice of Chicago barroom R&B that would fit in admirably at any South Side haunt on a Friday night.
- Hot New Bands On The Horizon, Suite 101.com, Marianne Moro

Full of Spirited Song

Jen Elliott puts a new and refreshing slant on pop music with her aptly titled debut The Secret s Out. Her record company calls her music RBP, which stands for rock, blues and pop, but it s really more blues, pop and soul. Whatever it is, there isn t much out right now that sounds like Elliott. Listeners are first struck by Elliott's soulful voice that sounds much more mature and full-bodied than what people would expect from a slender 25-year-old. An eclectic band behind this Jacksonville, Florida, native enhances her voice by playing a wide variety of music. Well-placed background singers also help out by chiming in at the right times...Elliott creates a new niche in the music industry with The Secret's Out and fills it with spirited songs.
- Urban Tulsa Weekly,  Brian Bizjack

Confident, Sultry Voice

"Strong debut by a New York-based geologist turned singer/songwriter. Blending rock, blues, and pop, Jen Elliott has a confident sultry voice, with energy to spare."
- Urban Tulsa Weekly,  Brian Bizjack - ArtsForum, John Arkelian

A 21st Century Siren

Hearing that voice, a man looks for her photo. With two senses now fueling the imagination, a man hopes ...she will appear nearby soon. She's a 21st century siren, and her mission is "the unveiling of a new music genre, RBP(Rock Blues Pop)". To this critic's ears, Jen Elliott is a Joplin/Slick-level belter. She's got the power to front a band that fronts itself and to create perpetual motion upward between herself and that band... I am glad to have been introduced to Ms. Elliot via receipt of this CD.... This record is part of a great record. We will hear from Jen Elliot again.
- Outrider Magazine, Art Shuey

Wicked Combo of Blues and Pop

A mixture of sultry vocals and one helluva big sound. Jen Elliott mixes a wicked combination of blues, aggressive pop, and funktified jazz to create a sound that is nothing but pure emotion. She possesses a silky voice that blows over an eclectic montage of lyrics and sounds &
- Outline Magazine, Andrew Hicks

Deserves to Be A Blockbuster

Elliott is a performer, and she handles this material excellently, never over singing a song or squashing it under her vocal dynamics. The woman knows when to cool it down as much as heat it up. And for what it's worth, the twelve tunes on this album are all worth hearing. There is literally something different about each song that needs to be heard. The best moments on The Secret's Out occur near the end of the first half, with the songs "High Wire" and "Why Can't This Be A Love Song?"  Elliott's way with the topic of love sounds alarmingly new... "Why Can't This Be A Love Song?" is certainly one of the best songs I've heard this year, and I would easily place it in a top five list to boot.

Elliott works with an array of musicians on this album, and their performances are as top notch as hers...Elliott and the band work seamlessly together in a beautiful flourish of rock, blues, pop, and jazz. The production also shines through, sounding warm and inviting and is key to the enjoyment of this album as much as anything else. The Secret's Out might be the sleeper hit of 2003, or it might be the blockbuster it deserves to be...For something completely surprising, fresh, and just downright fantastic, check out The Secret's Out for yourself. The album will be released on September 30, 2003. Don't let this Secret remain one for long.
- Echo of Esoterica, Jason Thompson

Expressive Voice, Solid Tunes

New York City s own Jen Elliot has just released a soulful and bluesy album, a wonder since her record company s office was destroyed in the events of 9/11. With vocal talents beyond her 25 years, Elliot swings and struts through songs like the funky album opener Move  and the honky-tonk of Pop Blues,  while keyboardist Yaron Sarch contributes some fine supporting B-3 and electric piano. Her backing band Bluestruck does a great job with the music overall, and the songs sound like they would translate well to the stage. Elliot s been compared to Vonda Shepard and Sheryl Crow, but with the mostly self-penned The Secret s Out, Elliot s expressive voice and solid tunes find their own identity.
- ROBBIE GENNE, Keyboard Magazine

A Remarkable Voice

Well, this is a gem. A mixture of blues rock and blue eyed soul with a hint of pop perception. It all kicks off with a bang, "Move" a significant statement of intent from a remarkable voice. Your attention is held all the way to the end with a rambunctious blast of honky tonk rhytm and blues, "Pop Blue"s.This is a remarkably assured debut, and an indicator of a major talent, waiting to be discovered.
- The Rocker--Zeitgeist Review