Independents Only
September 2006
—Monk

"Shadow & Splendor", the latest from Jersey girl, Stacie Rose, is a little pop, a little rock, and proves all heart deep inside. Your ears instantly tune to the delicate voice, soft and clean and at times push to levels worthy of "rock star" labeling. Listening to the songwriting and arrangements, it's very clear that Stacie knows the value of catchy riffs and choruses to grab attention. From the radio friendly "Consider Me" to the tender approach of U2's "New Years Day" the music has a rich maturity about it that's seldom heard even in the big rock world of the major label. Stacie Rose has easily won our indie hearts; give the disc a try yourself.