Me, Myself & Us - Pascale Picard

Though she comes from Quebec, Pascale Picard is not a French singer. In fact, she isn't a singer at all! No, after listening to her debut album, Me, Myself & Us, one can only call her by what she truly is: a phenomenal artist. Along with the Pascale Picard Band, Picard paints a dazzlingly beautiful emotional picture that fills the listener with a happy feeling of contentment. Me, Myself & Us, should it have to be classified as a genre, would be considered a folk album. However, the magical team that Picard works with has seamlessly blended this album to create a musically diverse sampling. The music and instruments are lush and layered throughout; Picard's unique voice drives the tracks into musical genius. Almost innately, Picard globally incorporates the listener into a personal setting. Singing about what's important to her, such as her favorite television programs (truth!), Picard creates an intimate world, yet doesn't bore anyone to tears in the least. Rather, she splits off and manages to produce musically exciting rock tracks. The tracks have a galactic feel to them; as if you were listening to something that couldn't even be conceived on this planet. On "A While," Picard really lets loose, and through slick guitar licks and sour vocals, epitomizes the word "shocking" in a terrific moment of glory. While nothing matches "A While" on diversity, Picard can slow the tempo down no problem on soothing coffeeshop tunes such as "When at the End of the Road" or jazz it up on the radio smash "Gate 22." Because Picard's voice is so refreshingly unique, she simply rocks the house on nearly every track. Every beat, every note, every melody is different and more exciting than the last, and by the end, listeners are foaming at the mouth for more from this Canadian beauty. ~ Matthew Chisling, All Music Guide