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Topic: Cd baby reviews the new Power & Force II CD

Desiree' -

We love your "DESIREE' APOLONIO BASSETT: Power & Force, Vol. II" CD
so much that we're going to feature it on the CD Baby front page for a
day, and in our Editor's Picks section from now on.

We're *really* picky about what we feature. We receive about 300 new
albums a DAY, (over 300,000 total), and yours is one of the best we've
ever heard.
Here's the pertinent info:

THE DATE YOUR CD WILL BE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF CDBABY.COM
(This is the big day - make a note of it somewhere.)
Friday, June 26th 2009

OUR REVIEW  (Feel free to quote it anywhere!)
While this guitar-centric propulsion of quick-fingered rock would be
impressive regardless of who those nimble digits belonged to, the fact
that these sounds are squealing from the amp of a young lady who is
still a few years shy of graduating high school makes it all the more
impressive. Also impressive: the fact that these are all original
compositions. Perhaps most impressive: the level of dexterity
represented within the shifting genres and methods she tackles over
the course of these 10 songs. Whether fast ("Power & Force"), slow
("Never Back Down"), acoustic ("Love Her"), or straight up shredding
("Pulse"), she never seems out of her comfort zone. While some young
prodigies are content to cover classic rock staples and sacrifice
groove and feel for technicality, this is a girl who seems to already
have a handle on the way this music ticks. Oh, and she sings, too.
While her hands continue to work double overtime. If this hasn't
convinced you, look her up on YouTube. Hit play, get your mind blown,
then come back here and get in on the ground floor.

This from the mouths and desk of CD Baby themselves. I was blown away by this and wanted to share this with the world.

Dan Bassett
Manager/www.desireebassett.com

2 Reply by Ruffian

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Re: Cd baby reviews the new Power & Force II CD

What an honor for the great Desiree' and your family. I am smiling ear to ear with pride for you all. Consider the word spread :-)

" A humans greatness need not be measured by their time in years "

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Re: Cd baby reviews the new Power & Force II CD

Awesome.

Ironically, want to take a wild guess at what my stereo is pumping out right now?

Yep, P&FII.

The new mix sounds awesome.

EDIT: I just noticed the addition of strings on "Love Her'....great touch.

Last edited by toytoy88 (06-20-2009 12:19:43)

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Re: Cd baby reviews the new Power & Force II CD

Desiree' all I can say is Thank You!!  We are approaching the 4 year mark working together and I find it hard to believe that it's been that long.  What an incredible trip it's been since the time before Living Colour, Andy Aledort, NAMM, all the big shows and your C.D. release that really helped you brand yourself forever in the hearts and minds of so many people, me included.  I remember always the shock and awe of you so very young and small, delivering a performance that would make the most seasoned veterans in the business proud.  The ferocity in which I attacked my friends and acquaintances with you and your guitar.  How you keep your head and heart focused on your dreams no matter what adversity you face.  I am very proud of you Desiree'.  You have more than proven me right, 100 times over, that you are everything I said you were and more... 4 years ago.  And as you move on in your career, I can't help but wonder what the next 4 years will bring.  With new friends and an ever growing number of fans, I remain as devoted to you and your success as ever.  I hope and pray that whatever dreams you dream become a reality where you and your music are concerned.  I'm actually looking forward to the day when I get the word that my services are no longer required.   That a professional group of promotions and public relations people will take over now.  Then I can focus on being just your biggest fan and adopted Uncle Keith.  Take care Desiree'.  Keep rockin' and never let go of what it is you really want for yourself in the music world.  It's entirely up to you.  "Da Prez".

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Re: Cd baby reviews the new Power & Force II CD

Ruffian and I share the same view!  Awesome just doen't convey the feeling though... have to invent a new word I think.... ;-)

Music can change the world because it can change people.
~Bono

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Re: Cd baby reviews the new Power & Force II CD

I am blown away !!!!!

Dan Bassett
Manager/www.desireebassett.com

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I think all of us are blown away Daddy Bravo... rock on sir... rock on... "Da Prez".