Hey there

I just thought I would let you know that I have listened to Jan Hellriegel's new album All Grown Up and I loved it!

Thought you might like to check it out too!

Go to BlindDateRecords.co.nz for all the shizzle.

Here are excerpts from several recent reviews:

The NZ Herald Russell Baillie

" This is one big, bold record.the much bigger impression is just how much fire there is to most everything here - Hellriegel's singing and her words the playing; and the ambitious production ..not only Hellriegel's best album yet but one the year's best local releases"

The Dominion Post - Simon Sweetman

"Hearing this album was a joy on first listen. But living with it for a few weeks only hints at the continued joy to come - the return of an artist who took the time to be sure she has something to say. I think that's pretty special

The Waikato Times - Steve Scott

All Grown up reveals Hellriegel back, stronger and even more creative than before. All Grown Up is a wondrous return from Hellriegel. It is filled with melody, cadence and a powerful balance of textures that will continue to resonate endlessly.

The Nelson Mail - Nick Ward

" It's a warm welcome back ..Her more mature vocals are a touch sweeter but still powerful and she pulls out her old sultry drawl for Misadventure and Very Mostly Good. "

St Elsewhere - Graham Reid

"This is an album of great sonic breadth, boast an exceptional production to bring out the brittle country-rock edge of the band in places and gentle settings in others..it is big in every sense... she sounds more confident than she has ever been - she has every reason to be "