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READ WHAT MY FANS ARE SAYING:
Hello Malanna. I had a chance to listen to Malanna's c.d. a couple of times over the weekend. I like it very much. Especially songs, Moonbeam, Crazy World, Break Free and There Is A Light=my favorite song on the c.d. which has a little bit of hippie era-Grace Slick-Jefferson Airplane feel to it. These of course are probably the faster songs of the c.d., you know I like more of the faster rockin' style of songs. I also enjoyed the ode' to The Beatles added to the end of one of the songs. The lyrics are wonderful and full of heartfelt and important messages. Take care, God bless. Chef Jeff


THE REVIEWER MAGAZINE
"A MUSICAL REFLECTION OF LIGHT"
REVIEWED BY REVIEWER MAGAZINE

Check this pretty lady out...
Reviewed by Kent Manthie

Hailing from Tennessee, USA, but with stops along the way in Detroit and Louisiana. Her new CD, a refreshing little DIY thing called A Musical Reflection of Your Light, is out now and a generous sampling of some tunes from it are on her MySpace page
I wasn’t sure what to expect before I listened to the songs – would it be bubble gum pop? An obvious puppet of record company Mafia Nazis, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover an independent minded and talented songwriter who happens to be quite lovely and has an equally lovely voice.
The music, as described by Malanna on her MySpace profile page reads “Pop/Powerpop/Rock”, which I guess is not a wrong description. But I don’t think I’d really label it “Rock” – it’s more laid back, pop music and being from the country music hub, those influences obviously – consciously or otherwise – rub off on her. But if it’s not country, not rock and sorta pop, what is it? I’d stick with the “pop” label because that’s a wide ranging label – this isn’t anything experimental or groundbreaking or iconoclastic, but it’s a twist on the typical female pop stars style that most people are used to – Britney Spears and that ilk. Malanna is more mature, smarter and seems to not care if she gets her picture in People or Entertainment Weekly.
Songs I’d recommend as good samples are: “Crazy World”, “Break Free” and “Wanna Know How I Feel”. Unfortnately, a couple songs sounded almost like they were spewing Christian-tinged dogma around, like a stuffed bunny, but one can forgive the innocent religious delusions. She’s still young. But seriously, the words are really incidental to me, I pay attention more to how the voice sounds qua voice, not exactly what the lyrics are saying, although sometimes that is a major part of it. You have to balance the good and the negative and see how it ends up weighing…in this case it passed the test and I say – right on! It never hurts to just jump into something totally new – in fact it’s often refreshing, like jumping into the ocean on a hot day – you get a chill for an instant and then the water feels so great; that’s the best analogy I can think of – hope it works for you. -KM

Pop Rock Magazine
Malanna's Music Has Been Described By "POP ROCK MAGAZINE" As A Mixture Of Madonna's Vocal Stylings,Lady Ga Ga's Operatic Musical Movements, And Hooks & Melodies Of The Beatles.

Myrecordlabel.net
"SOMETIME'S I FALL" rated number 1 in all genres of music on myrecordlabel.net

KIAC Underground Radio Charts
"Malanna Monroe's Debut song “Wanna Know How I Feel” hits #2 in the top 40 KIAC."

Roxwel.com
"Malanna Monroe pours out her soul on the beach in her "Wanna Know How I Feel" music video, OVER 26,000 VIEWS ON ROXWEL T.V., on one of the top leading music sites."

Buzz Net
"New Release "BREAK FREE" has been described as a danceable delight for all ages."

Radio Basile
"Wow, Malanna's awesome! I’m really very impressed! Loved to death Malanna's outstanding intriguing pop rock stuff!! Wonderful songs, great energy, very peculiar voice, Malanna's very talented indeed! Malanna's absolutely spectacular!"

The D.W.
"SOMETIMES I FALL" has great unusual scales in parts as well as great vocal harmony. I love the words. And I can easily visualize from the lyrics. It's very pleasant to listen to your voice. I love the arrangement. The chimes/bells at the end gave me goosebumps! Great production.