Cover Their Eyes $2.34

About Cover Their Eyes

With 'Cover Their Eyes' Krista Detor, together with partner and producer David Weber, has created a collection of brilliantly provocative and compelling songs that push the edges of genre while remaining close to the lyrical thread that defines her work. 'Cover Their Eyes' spans an era and style, incorporating the musical influence of some of the places in which Krista has lived and traveled - the southern U.S., the Midwest and Europe. All distinct on their own, these regional and cultural influences are woven together in a continuous pattern of sound and story.

A writer with the rare ability to convey her songs via a beautiful voice and acute musical sensibilities, she is praised by critics and concert promoters alike: Says well-known U.S.A. concert promoter Minor Seymour, "Krista has a stunning voice, evocative without being overly emotional and the stage presence to deliver the full intent of her lyrics to the audience. Listening to her CD gave me high expectations, seeing her light up the audience reminded me why I host concerts..."

Musical styles and influences abound in her writing and she displays a versatility that is hard to categorize. A poetic and sought-after lyricist, Krista's songs are vignettes, telling stories of time and experience. Her quiet musical intensity has been compared to that of Leonard Cohen and Laura Nyro. She's more than humbled by the comparisons - but Krista tends to shy away from discussion of inspiration and influence: "We're all constantly absorbing the physical and social landscapes. We process mountains of information every day... how could anyone single out one inspiration, one influence? There isn't ever just one. My biggest influence is every word I've ever read, every melody I've ever heard... and Leonard Cohen right after that..."

The Word of Thje World On 'Cover Their Eyes':

“One of the best CDs of [the year].. 5 Stars!” - Revolver Magazine (NL)
"Her songs, written on the piano, are continually convincing because of the introspective combination of regret, despair and stubbornness... majestic songs.."
-Heaven Magazine (NL
".. Detor grabs you with her dark, melancholy voice, and a kind of [lyrical] poetry that is on par with - and these comparisons have been chosen carefully - Kate Bush or Suzanne Vega... to mention all of the highlights [of Cover Their Eyes] is an impossible job..." **** (4 stars)
- De Morgen Newspaper, Belgium
"Detor's piano songs contain more lyrical depth and musical originality than those of her competition.."
- Financieel Dagblad, Holland
"With attention placed in every detail, Detor continues her incredible talent to weave fantastic stories with her distinct songwriting, penning twelve new songs that are thick and rich with mood and clarity.."
- Womenfolk, UK
“MUDSHOW was brilliant and I was a little worried that her third album might be an anticlimax. I needn’t. Krista works her way through another wonderful selection of songs and it’s almost impossible to choose a favourite track –– her warm, treacly voice and effortless arrangements make listening to COVER THEIR EYES the aural equivalent of a long hot bath with candles all around...! I need two copies –– one for the car and one for home!” - Tony Currie, Producer, Nightshift, BBC Radio Scotland
“If God's very favorite angel got sick of His @$%%, smoked a pack of Reds, drank some Jack and Gate-crashed a piano bar, this is how she would sound. Krista's voice is two parts holy and one part hussy, perfectly complimented by expert piano work that will leave you wrung-out but ready for more. I can't say enough about this super-dope soul out of the Indiana outback, she's the TRUTH!” - Ace Ha , Producer for Geffen artist Prima J
"From behind her piano Detor makes you shiver with really heavenly vocals and timeless songs. This is so beautiful, it’s almost unreal..” (5 stars out of 5)- Ctrl.alt.Country Magazine, Belgium
“Timeless.. the sound is warm-blooded, melancholic. Krista’s voice is sultry, unctuous; such heart you’d hope to have in a cold winter. Previously came her joyous predecessor Mudshow (2005). [Cover their Eyes] is stronger, still. Need I say more?” - Rootstime, Belgium
“A different Americana Sound; lots of atmosphere and absolutely convincing…” 4 ½ stars out of 5) - Hanx.nl Webzine, Netherlands
“Perfectly played and sung… there is no doubt [Krista Detor] can sing and write..” - Americana UK
“Intensive, daring.. marvelously poetic.. she has found her own strong and alive language.. such music exists simply to be heard..” - Home of Rock, Germany
“Krista Detor is at her best… All 12 songs are wonderfully unique without drifting toward self-indulgence as other women at the piano can… (4 Stars!) - Schallplattenmann, Germany