On her fourth album (13 Break-Ups) Taylor Barton sets off on a stunning note with the title cut....A meaty melody and infectious rock beat. Taylor's a solid writer with a rootsy Americana outlook....the brooding "In Your Kiss"..The vulnerable "Souless Bottle" "Big Black Boots", delectable slice....Her songs deserve a wider audience. — Mick Skidmore - Relix

Skinny Kat is the favorite book you want to go back to again and again, Taylor's voice is the soothing, comfy chair in which to read it. — Liz Tilberis-Editor-in Chief - Harper's Bazaar

Taylor Barton is a true chantreuse who's cinematic. Very fresh, modern vocal, rooted in classis underpinnings. — Rosanne Cash

"Skinny Kat is a veritable cornucopia of Pop-Rock delights." — FMQB

"G.E. Smith uses his axemanship purely as a means of accenting the sultry singing of front woman Taylor Barton...She can wax poetic without slipping into pretense ("Degas Lovers") and slur sexily ("Men")...Smith's inventive arrangements and Barton's decidedly non-Hallmark phraseology...prove that quiet voices can still have plenty to say. — New York Newsday - David Sprague

Taylor made: Thoroughbred has the look of a winner. As a lyricist Barton finds new ways to approach familiar subject matter..for that reason it is doubly effective her supple alto enuciates flawlessly, even when imparting palpable emotions-these are words that matter. "One Man Down" is another fabulous rocker crafted around an irresistible guitar hook and featuring compelling lyrics about someone questioning their faith. "Little Trina" could be a Tom Waits-type hipster, blues, except of course Waits never had a voice this lovely. — Patriot Ledger-Jay N. Miller

Former 'Generic Blondes' lead singer Taylor Barton steps out on her own with 'Thoroughbred' writes Album Network. Her new setting leaves plenty of room for Barton's unaffected vocal, style, her sharp compassionate lyrics, and her ability to slip into rockers, mid-tempos, and ballads with ease.

Taylor Barton's 'Thoroughbred' goes the distance. This AAA flavored CD is like her noteworthy earlier debut "mean american dream". "Alice" could easily fit on Melrose Place or Beverly Hills 90210. — The Beach News-P.J. Grimes.

Skinny Kat is laden with riveting lyrical imagery, and a supremely tasty swirl of melodic flavors. A smooth springtime romp. — Tim Schellberg - Indiana Times

"Skinny Kat" is Barton's most realized. Each song's arrangement captures the lyrical imagery, the energy level is well-tuned to Barton's lilting vocal style, and song for song, it's her best collection to date. — John Schoenberger - Album Network

The Gavin Report's Rob Bleetstein comments, "Barton's lyrical content, 'Mining Gold' and 'Cast a Spell' highlight Barton's writing strength and warm vocal approach, while AAA types should take note of the crunchy rocker 'Woot-Woot'. Overall the work is a comforting mix that is far from generic."

" 'Mean American Dream' is full of grace. Such beautifully melodic tunes as 'Darkness Makes Me Strong' and 'Cast a Spell' are distinct highlights"— Washington Times

If singer/songwriter Taylor Barton was President she'd be Babraham Lincoln. Honest. Her tunes are at once deeply personal and playful, giving equal doses of road wisdom and emotional tragedy. — Stephen Patt - Vintage Guitar 10/97

Taylor Barton evokes the visceral appeal of rock-and-roll, the beauty and insight of folk, and the soulfulness of rhythm-and-blues." — East Hampton Star - Josh Lawrence

Jay N. Miller, of the Patriot Ledger, writes, "Barton's music on 'Mean American Dream' is breezy rhythm and blues-flavored pop with her sweetly trilling vocals its most unique aspect... The acoustic guitar sound on the ballad 'Darkness Makes Me Strong' makes it especially poignant... 'Cast A Spell' is one of the album's best cuts, Barton's vocal...'Wake Up Call' ends this auspicious debut with another arresting vocal.

ASSOCIATED PRESS May 5, 1993 ...He offers a catalog of raw human emotions. Exquisite pleasure, exquisite pain and everything in between play across his face when he plays." — Frazier Moore

SACRAMENTO BEE April 23, 1993 Smith consistently sparks energy and excitement. ...the rousing instrumental work earns most of the attention, Smith wrote eight of the 10 songs; and the rousing instrumental work earns most of the attention, though Smith offers competent vocals, as well. — Paul Freeman

CHICAGO TRIBUNE May 26, 1994 ...Tightly backed by guitarist G.E. Smith's huge Saturday Night Live Band... Guy and Smith feverishly traded staccato guitar bursts on the downbeat grinder before tenor saxophonist Lenny Pickett had his say during a lengthy horn ride... — Greg Kot

BILLBOARD MAGAZINE May 18, 1996 ...the album is a showcase for Guy's fluid playing and Smith's fiery wails.....all delivered with panache by Guy, pianist Johnnie Johnson and Smith and his top notch side players.

THE WASHINGTON POST May 3, 1996 ...They are backed by G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live Band, who are not only properly restrained and supportive but also supply the kind of horn-powered, big-band arrangements Guy always admired... — Geoffrey Himes

THE WASHINGTON POST April 7, 1982 ...On stage last night, they tilted the balance toward rock. John Oates and G.E. Smith accented their crisp, metallic guitar phrases.— Geoffrey Himes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE April 8, 1985 ...Among the highlights were a couple of doowop segments featuring Hall, Oates and lead guitarist G.E. Smith, and an extended, soulful version of "No Can Do"... — Greg Kot

TIME MAGAZINE November 12, 1984 ...The zippy production of Hall, Oates and Bob Clearmountian is especially suitable to "Going Thru the Motions", with its lively dialogue between G.E. Smith's guitar and Charlie DeChant's sax... — David Hiltbrand

CHICAGO TRIBUNE September 24, 1989 ...Rumblings of a Dylan musical resurgence were first heard last year, when he toured with a tight, garage-band trio led by "Saturday Night Live" guitarist G.E. Smith... — Greg Kot

LOS ANGELES TIMES August 7, 1988 ...and sang several songs backed only by his and G.E. Smith's acoustic guitars, Dylan connected with rock's very essence: a couple of guys and their guitars playing to, and off of, each other... — Randy Lewis

NEWSDAY July 25, 1989 His complementary musicians,...that accompanied Dylan in his Radio City Music Hall dates last fall, were superb. G.E. Smith ripped off rich, killer chords - his riffs during " All Along the Watch tower" were blood-curdling... — Stephen Williams

THE BOSTON GLOBE November 8, 1996 ...Smith returned for an electric set in which he blazed on guitar (especially on Bo Diddley's "Mona") — Steve Morse

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Monday, January 13, 1997 ...It is amazing how much power can come from three instrumentalists..Smithıs star power attracts such players. — Faith Quintavell

THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL Friday, December 13th, 1997 ...Smith is a sought-after free agent who hits homers wherever he goes. — Dan Fluckinger

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