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 Ron Sexsmith

“Suzanne has a lovely sense of melody and a voice that is natural and unaffected unlike a lot of other singers these days.”

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Lucinda Williams

Too Suzanne: “I love your music.” Too the gathering backstage at The Barbican Theatre: “You’ve got to hear this girl sing.”

 

Brian Reeves - engineer/producer (Donna summer/Billy Idol/U2)

“Very nice material Suzanne. Well done on the performance and production as well.”

 

Harry Maslin - producer (David Bowie, Golden Years, and Fame)

“Love your voice.”

 

Morgan Fisher - keyboard player/composer (Mott the Hoople)

“You have a lovely emotional voice full of warmth, humanity, and emotion. Boy, do we need it now!”

 

Duane Hitchings - Grammy Award Winning Songwriter

WOW! Something very special about you AND your voice one truly enjoys but also a feeling of complete honesty - RARE! People should hear you and lots of them!! God bless you and go for it!!!”

 

David Andrews - radio presenter (Capital Gold and Smooth radio)

“Fool for your love... absolutely love it. Dawning of the day sounds great, very catchy, distinctive - excellent vocal.”

 

Tom Newman - producer/engineer (Mike Oldfield, Tubular Bells)

“Fool For Your Love works. [Would be] great in Ronnie Scott’s.”

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Spotify curator, David Grootveld writes:

"Waking Dream" by Suzanne Cook, a British singer-songwriter hailing from London, UK, is a mesmerizing folk-rock track that takes listeners on an introspective and moody journey. With a runtime of 4 minutes and 39 seconds, this song showcases Cook's ability to revive her folk-rock roots while infusing her music with fresh and evocative elements. The narrative of "Waking Dream" revolves around an aging relationship that has become threadbare with time. Cook's storytelling prowess shines through as she paints a vivid picture of this relationship's decline. The song combines an ambiguous melody with influences reminiscent of R.E.M., creating an atmosphere that's both haunting and emotionally resonant. The soulful, wailing guitar (for a few seconds I got a David Gilmour vibe...) work adds depth and texture to the track, turning it into a cinematic experience for the listener. Suzanne Cook's vocals are a pure and clear focal point of the song. Her emotive delivery effectively conveys the complex emotions tied to a relationship that's slowly unraveling. It's easy to feel the weight of the lyrics in her voice, adding authenticity and depth to the storytelling. One of the intriguing aspects of the song is its ambiguous melody, which perfectly mirrors the mood of the lyrics. The use of an unusual cadence on the fourth-degree chord adds a sense of incompleteness and leaves the listener with lingering questions, enhancing the overall depth of the composition. The recording quality, produced by Mark Plati (known for his work with Prince and David Bowie) at Abbey Road Studios, is top-notch. Cook and her band's performance is captured beautifully, and the video that accompanies the song further enhances the experience. The use of live string players adds an organic and rich dimension to the music, elevating it to a higher level. In conclusion, "Waking Dream" by Suzanne Cook is a captivating and introspective folk-rock track that showcases her talent as a singer-songwriter. With its thought-provoking lyrics, moody atmosphere, and exceptional musicality, it's a song that lingers in the mind long after the music stops. This song is a testament to Suzanne Cook's artistic depth and her ability to craft music that resonates on both an emotional and musical level. Keep up the good work Suzanne, you have a new fan in Holland!