**** Amazon.com (US) reviews - 2006 "Deep Waters" is lovely - charming and addictive'
Amazon.co.uk reviews "........quite honestly, an amazing album. Hauntingly melodic and ethereally evocative , it should instantly resonant with anyone who has ever lived and loved...... Imagine a mix of Janis Ian, Carly Simon, Liza Minnelli and a bit of Nico (along with some Kings of Convenience) all in one. But then again, don't bother trying to imagine what it's like; you can't........."
'"Falling" is pure class'
- Bill Martin - three times Ivor Novello award winner
Basingstoke Gazette "This is truly a beautiful album, put together by a very talented singer-songwriter. She has a haunting voice and sings with sincerity throughout……The Way You Are should have wide appeal, especially for those who like folk and melodic rock’
CDBaby reviews : "Strong and Intelligent Music" ****
"This album has gold written on it, holding many great tracks including out of the star tracks- I Don't Need You and Break Loose ...... This woman's voice fits well with the tone of this album and the background music blends well with her lyrics........ anyone into smart rock/ pop should check this out .
(EP review): "......'Falling', wrapped in surging strings..is a truly moving experience of love at its most vulnerable.
The up-tempo 'Lucky Day', meanwhile, is a perfect blast of grown-up pop........
Radio 2 DJs not playing these songs should be guilty of a criminal offence!"
Classic American - 2006
(EP review): '.... when is someone from 'radioland' going to make this woman a star'?
Keyboard Player 2006
Keyboard Player "..... The backbone of Deep Waters is naturally the writing and among the stand out songs are Lucky Day, which welds an intelligently worded expression of emotional vulnerability to strong structure and irresistibly catchy melody - a perfect slice of pop"
'The catchy tune of Lucky Day might even be adopted as a TOG's theme
BBC Rad. 2 -TOGS Newsletter
"sophisticated adult pop" Herald Observer
"Deep Waters' shows an artist in bloom, taking her music even beyond the first, excellent album.... well crafted songs, astute lyrics and tasteful musicianship....... pop-rock (with a touch of folk) at its very best."
Amazon reviews
"...Stavia operates in the same theatre of adult pop as Dido and Judie Tzuke..... Radio-friendly...fans of Capercaillie will find familiarity in Stavia's folkier songs like Broken hearted while anthems like The Tide has turned should keep Dido lovers happy. Nice." Essex Chronicle
"If you like Dido, you'll love this...well-crafted intelligent pop" Congleton Chronicle
The Observer " Compared with the likes of Sandy Denny, Joan Baez and Beth Orton, Stavia's solo venture The Way You Are (Cosmic) is a pleasant folk melodic pop rock affair, with the Orton-like A Different Song the stand out, although Missing You runs it close’.
Birmingham Evening Mail '... doctor and folk singer Stavia Blunt turns in an album that veers towards pop rock and perfectly showcases her soaring voice'. Rating ***
Stoke Evening Sentinel"For those who have been waiting for the new Beverley Craven then wait no more. She is here and she is called Stavia......... reflectiveness runs through the music like a seam. Stavia is definitely one to watch. Rating ***
"With her distinctive voice and style, South London-based Stavia manages to fill your head with catchy tunes and beats...... It's easy to hear the African force behind her upbringing manifest itself in her style...evident with the sounds unfolding in Missing You. The backing music for All I Want could easily be mistaken for a Bob Marley song... but Stavia makes this reggae her own by adding twists and turns. Right Now, by far the best track, emphasises her piano playing while her lyrics display emotion and tenderness that nicely complements her band..." Sutton Guardian
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Hartlepool Star
Surrey Comet
This is Wiltshire
BMJ profile
BMJ rapid response
Keyboard player magazine
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