I sat down at my computer this morning to check my email before heading out to work, and noticed that I had messages from both of my parents. They had both sent me a link to the same article from the Oregonian, so despite my rush to get out the door, I took a look at the page they sent.

It was the review of my sister’s new cd, “Despite the Crushing Weight of Gravity” and it’s a pretty terrific review.

Marty Hughley says,

Her voice is clear and sweet, recalling at times Suzanne Vega or Dirty Martini’s McKinley, and even — when she opts for a slip-and-slide sort of phrasing popular with young female folkies these days — Ani DiFranco.

I may be the proudest big sister you’ll find these days. Raina’s talent and her ability to translate that talent into a tangible piece of art, awes and amazes me. She is driven and passionate and I admire those traits in her greatly. Plus, I just love her buckets and am filled with joy to see her succeed.

If the review peaks your interest, and you want to get your hands on this cd, scoot on over to CD Baby and get yourself a copy. Just search for Raina Rose. And remember that name!