"A one-of-a-kind performer. Immediately drawn to Torrisi's devilish charm." --News-Press Now
"Sexy ass rockin' growl." --Houston Music Review
“With her fusion of sweet & street & ability to make music with beatbox, guitar, suitcase bass drum, kazoo... a welcome addition to the Lone Star state." --San Antonio Express
"Music that blends the line" --Lubbock Avalanche Journal
"Aches in all the right places." --Amplifier
"An arty roadhouse version of Chrissie Hynde." --Musical Shapes
"Swagger & sexiness." --WXPN
"An attention grabber." --No Depression
"A wrecking crew." --What's Up
"A name to watch." --Cape Cod Rock
“1 part vintage torch singer, 1 part fierce rocker chick.”
--Uncommon Music
“Equal parts sexy New York swagger & doe-eyed Americana.” --The Examiner
“Ryan Adams, you married the wrong girl!”
--NYC Village Voice
“A voice that matches Emmylou for sly, lust-tinged smokiness & rivals Neko in the gorgeous-as-hell-&-can-chop-firewood-all-day department.” --Metro Spirit
"A dazzling alto. I was reminded of Cat Power." --Dryvetyme
“The most exciting debut of the year....
A calm gritty catharsis.” --The Swamp Record
"There is nothing typical about Jessie Torrisi. Music that roils, rumbles & wriggles." --Midpoint Fest
“Mischievous, playful, sexy, Torrisi keeps you rooting with her.” --Performer
“Demo submission done right. Enron stationary
& a kazoo.” --Suburban Sprawl Records
“Circus-like. Electric.” --Flanfire
“Torch songs with a Texas flair.” --Revolt
“Burns with creativity. Endlessly repeatable.”
--Blog Critics
“A weird warbly slice of American pie.” --Star Maker
“It's her devilish smile... Torrisi gets you before she even sings a note.” --Duggan Flanakin
“Takes you to a place where lights are low, Cognac goes down like water & music calls out.” --Damn Good Tunes
“A cross between Patsy Cline & Chrissie Hynde. Pure desire.” --Wildy's World
“A woman I’d struggle to maintain eye contact with.”
--Citizen Dick
“A warm blanket on a cold night.” --Femm Music
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“The true shining light comes to the forefront on every track: her voice.” --Guest List
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