 Discography
Album Reviews
 Head Traffic (2006)
Cherelle
Jardine shows on her latest effort Head Traffic that she’s
a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll and does
both genres very well. That being said, I tend to favour the
more country rock flavoured songs as this is where she really
shines.
Particularly
songs like the opener Bed Of Nails, Key To My Heart and my
personal favourite Maybe Tonight, a fantastic ballad featuring
appearances by Bazil Donovan and Bob Egan of Blue Rodeo fame.
Egan’s mandolin and dobro playing nicely complements the best
vocal performance on the album.
If
you’re a fan of Sheryl Crow, you’ll really enjoy this album
and songs like Start A Party and Don’t Wanna Go To Work are
songs that if recorded by someone like Shania Twain with major
label backing and super producer hubby Mutt Lange would be
all over the radio. Being an independent, here’s hoping local
radio gives these songs a chance.
As
mentioned, I like the more country flavoured songs best, but
a couple of listens to rocker Head Traffic and it’ll be stuck
in your head. Jardine also shows a real flair for storytelling
on tracks like Son Of A Gun and Hollywood.
Best
Track… definitely Maybe Tonight and the above mentioned title
track with honourable mention going to Key To My Heart, another
song that deserves radio exposure on local country radio. - Marty
Sills, Richmond News, 2006
 Bleeding
Water (2002)
"I don't know which song is my favorite on this excellent album. More than solid, Cherelle Jardine has fashioned a smooth blend of indiegrrl rock full of expressive emotions that dig deep into the heart of introspection and unfold the world she lives in. The hooks are strong and memorable and guitarists Robbie Steininger and David Sinclair and Sidney Perez play with a warmth that captures these moments beautifully. Jardine's voice embraces each melody and carries these songs like angel kisses unfolding a revelation." - Bryan Baker, Gajoob
"Pop is a catch-all category here. Add street-smart and alternative shrewdness. It's not too difficult to accept that the Toronto-born Jardine, who now lives in Richmond BC, has been recording since 1993 and that this is her third album. With that experience comes a vocal confidence and caressing lyric interpretation of that of a veteran. Of course, her experience fronting a band from 1992 also goes in keeping with her nonchalant walk through this song materia Jardine also has an impressive lineup of session people. Blue Rodeo's Bazil Donovan (bass), Chilliwack's Gerry Adolphe (drums), Sarah McLachlan's David Sinclaire (guitars), Megan Metcalfe's Robbie Steininger (guitars) and Farmer's Daughters Steve Hall (keys). Jardine produced the set with Sidney Perez. All tracks are 100% Cancon and the use of the MAPL logo assures that. That soft-sell vocal presence should gain Jardine an open door at both campus and A/C radio. All tracks are radio friendly and key here are We Are Love, Joel, So Beautiful and Inside The Silence." - WG-RPM volume 71#17 Aug 28 2000
 Something Good Is Happening (1998)
"Jardine has an edge to her, the singer-songwriter's voice makes her seem tough yet vulnerable, world-weary, but still excited to be making music." - Mike Usinger, The Georgia Straight
"Something good, nine songs, largely inspired by her own life, some intensely personal, are sustained by an up-beat quality. There has been tremendous growth since her debut CD, Born Naked. Something good is indeed happening." - Linda Moore, Richmond Review
 Born Naked (1994)
"I enjoyed the voyage." - Bruce Allen
"Jardine hits emotional notes without hitting cliché. An unpretentious, heartfelt recording. An impressive debut." - The Chart
"Jardine's debut album heralds a distinct new mainstream rock artist with an alternative groove, that sounds like tomorrow's radio." - Jim Brown, West Coast Review |
