BC News|February 08, 2013 05:22 EST
Addison Road’s Jenny Simmons Receives Praise for solo debut, The Becoming
Jenny Simmons, the celebrated singer-songwriter and former front woman of the Dove Award-nominated band, Addison Road is receiving praise for her solo debut, The Becoming, now available nationwide.
Simmons doesn't disappoint on any level with this heartfelt and deeply authentic project, which debuted at #5 on the iTunes® Christian & Gospel Charts following its release.
Here is a sampling of what various media outlets are saying about The Becoming:
"The Becoming...lacks for nothing. Jenny Simmons has poured herself into this record. The writing is solid and the performances commanding. The result is an honest, deeply personal chronicle of her journey marked by a vulnerability and authenticity that is sure to capture listeners' ears and hearts." - New Release Tuesday
"With each of Jenny's songs giving us a great reminder of moving from fear into comfort, worry into assurance and uncertainty into hope; Jenny has delivered an album full of remedies, struggles and encouragements, each with the primary message of running to the Father as we enter seasons of renewal and restoration." -Indie Music Vision
"[Jenny Simmons] ... sings lyrics that are true to her life, and at the heart of that is God, so God features in the center of all songs." - Louder Than Music
"A musical documentary capturing Jenny's emotions during a period of great change and transition, The Becoming is an infectiously joyful and ambitiously hopeful debut solo project while simultaneously being real, raw and ever so relatable." - Breathecast
"Ten honest works of art based on her personal experiences, with plenty of heart and emotion, showing us that even though Addison Road is no more, Jenny still has more stories to tell... professionally and immaculately crafted." - Christian Music Zine
"Simmons' distinct vocals and edgy sound, not to mention her songwriting skills, make this an impressive debut album." - Lifter Magazine
"The impassioned way that Simmons sings these words helps make things abundantly clear-she's been on a journey, and she's willing to share a little about it with you." - Crosswalk