Reviews
The Muse’s Muse, February 2008
“For the country fan, Tail Light Blues is a cut above even what is called roots music these days. Karen Collins is an authentic country voice in the style of Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette, and her band can rock like Sun Records, with virtuoso picker Ira Gitlin nailing notes all over the place.”
Maverick Magazine UK, November 2007
“A coal miner’s daughter from southwest Virginia, Karen Collins is a genuine down-home country singer in the old-school class of Loretta Lynn, Wanda Jackson and Jean Shepard. On this, her third album, she makes modern country singers like Gretchen Wilson, Miranda Lambert and Sara Evans sound positively pop in comparison.”
Sing Out Magazine, Autumn 2007
“It doesn't get any more country than Karen Collins. She offers straight ahead country in the style of the classics with twangy guitars, emotional pedal steel and a cry in her voice. Original songs about love gone wrong, love gone right and playing the guitar plus some great covers, including "Sentimental Journey" with some fine steel guitar work. Most are good boot scootin' tunes so grab your sweetie and cut a rug. ” - JA
3rd Coast Music, August 2007
“Collins has a great quote from ex-ET pedal steel player Buddy Charleton, who guests on two tracks, ‘I wish Ernest could have heard your songs,’ the person you can easily imagine singing them, especially the title track, is Loretta Lynn, they’re that good, and that classic country.”
Rootsy.nu Magazine, August 2007
“Tail Light Blues is a fantastic record, Karen Collins a shining singer who is strongly anchored in country’s traditions”
Blue Suede News, Summer 2007
“Karen has one of those voices perfect for Country music, lots of character and a little bit of an edge this one is a highly recommended entry into the Honky Tonk sweepstakes in which we are all winners!”
Indie-Music.com, May 2007
“Fans of true country music will do well to tailgate behind Karen Collins’ tail lights.”
The Wasington Post, April 2007
“Fortunately, Collins, the singer and the songwriter, is free to display the full range of her talents on ‘Tail Light Blues,’ an album that doesn't strive for rootsy charm so much as radiate it.”
AmericanaUK, April 2007
“This is a great little album. Collins has more to offer than generic Nashville fare with fine songs on show, some excellent picking from her band and guests, and some fine songwriting.”