A heady infusion of emotion, be it lighthearted or introspective, make for one intriguing effort. The music benefits from Hope’s ability to absorb many musical genres to enhance her own sound.

"Her debut marks a reason to celebrate: the world has a new star on the scene and she's headed for the top."

"Waits’ voice draws you deep into the material with her compelling ability to be bold but languid at the same time."

If the depth in Hope Waits' soul-drenched voice suggests experience beyond her tender years, it's no accident. Waits was born one of 12 children in a family plagued by poverty, neglect, her father's alcoholism and her mother's manic depression....

"You could call her a blues singer. Or a jazz singer. Or a pop singer. She can be all three, in the same song. She has a breathy, smoky, bluesy voice, which is wrapped here in elegant, just-right musical arrangements, and it all sounds very good.

Pure singing doesn't get much better than this."

"What an angelic voice."

For those seeking the less obvious side of jazz and blues with a female voice, (Hope Waits) is the girl you've been asking for.

"[Hope Wait's] effortlessly transcends influences and comparisons with a fully formed and highly personalized vision and approach."

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"Atmospheric, intense, and often hypnotic, Waits' debut is a delight and a real find for those who walk down the more ominous side of the jazz/blues boulevard."

"It's precisely her expression of emotion that makes Hope Waits such a great listen."

"Hope Waits possesses a rare combination of ability, class and grace, qualities that could well make this new artist the modern day equivalent of Billie Holiday."