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From the throbbing bass lines of her debut's title track, listeners are put on notice: Nicol Smith is ready to rock. Signed to Curb Records in 1996, Smith's solo career got waylaid by a variety of factors, not the least of which was the success of her side project Selah. In writing and performing on NICOL SMITH, this talented artist finally shows us what she can do on her own. Smith's husky, Aretha Franklin-style vocals carry powerful rock numbers like "Soul Salvation" with ease, but she's a standout on ballads too. "When I Most Miss You" begs for a movie soundtrack (are you listening, Hollywood?), while the electric "A Different Light" demands a dance floor. She may have made her name with BE STILL MY SOUL, but this is one record you won't want to listen to sitting down. Lisa Zhito Barnes & Noble