Carrie Cheron

Carrie Cheron’s bio says that she was raised “on a solid diet of Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles, James Taylor and Suzanne Vega,” and the influence is immediately recognizable in her classic folk pop sound. One More Autumn does everything necessary to fit into that traditional mold, but it does it well enough to stand on its own. This album is like an old favorite that you can always go back to when you want a comforting, familiar sound — much like Cheron’s childhood fare is for many listeners.

The instrumentation includes the expected lineup of guitar and bass interspersed with percussion, piano, fiddle, mandolin and cello. Whether lilting, frolicking, plaintive, or thoughtful, the musicianship is superb throughout. From the upbeat opening “Goodnight Amelia” to the somber “Arms of Our Brothers” to the hopeful finale “There Will Be Love,” the music has enough variation to go wherever Cheron’s songs need to go while retaining its signature sound.

Ultimately, though, the strength of One More Autumn, as with any good folk album, is in the storytelling. Cheron exercises a comfortable control with tasteful embellishments adorning her gentle melodies. At some points in her upper register, the sound becomes thin, but the majority of the album is in the rich timbre of her mid to lower range. And though she never loses the smooth quality that is central to her voice, Cheron is still able to convey even the most intense emotional moments. The lyrics are well-crafted and remain easily accessible without being frivolous. These are stories that everyone can understand, and Cheron’s poetry raises them to a higher artistic level while retaining their realness.

One More Autumn follows successfully in the folk tradition, while standing firmly on its own merits. The music is new, the voice is new, but the sound and feelings are wonderfully familiar. Cheron has created a new old favorite. (Three Mile Ceiling Music)

-Brian McGrath

- Northeast Performer Magazine

...an assurance and maturity which, as showcased on her recently released debut CD, "One More Autumn," recalls the biting, elegant clarity and luminous wisdom of the young Joan Baez. - Cleveland Free Times

"...Cheron is a talented artist in need of a permanent gig. She is equally at home with the guitar and with her voice, and her lyrics are honest without being trite. With tunes inspired by everything from her parents’ wedding album to Anita Shreve’s novel The Pilot’s Wife, Cheron sings her songs with enthusiasm and heart, making her performance a most enjoyable one." - Northeast Performer Magazine

Carrie Cheron’s new album, One More Autumn has the ability to hit big in a few different genres, but I think it’s the modern country fans that will take to her the most. With a voice that rivals Carrie Underwood, Cheron may find herself leaving the folk/pop genre for Nashville. Musically this is a slower pace then (sic) I usually find myself listening to. Most of the album finds Cheron’s voice and an acoustic guitar carrying the songs, but with this type of voice that’s really all you need. The lyrics tend to tell a story on each song. I was hooked by the second track “Time” and I haven’t taken this album out of my CD player since. This is a very solid album with enough pop mixed into the songwriting to hold your interest and a voice that is going to keep you listening. (JK)
- ALLAGESZINE.COM

Boston-based musician and singer/songwriter Carrie Cheron likens her music to some of vocal pop’s best performers. Her songs are raw both emotionally and also takes (sic) a diet from the normal production fall backs that so many pop albums are riddled with these days. Her choice of instrumentation makes the album feel incredibly at home on a porch with the folksy sounds of mandolin, fiddle, cello, and vocal harmonies. Nice.

- Smother Magazine