01 August 2019
Bluebird Review’s marvelous ‘Sweet or Mean’ review
“Able to create the right bridge between traditional and contemporary Blues and Blues/Rock, thanks to an extraordinary vocal ability and to a songwriting often delivering intense, cutthroat lyrics, it was almost inevitable that Neals would want to work with a guitarist and a tried-and-true giant of modern Blues/Rock like Popa Chubby.” No doubt, somewhere after... Read More
23 July 2019
‘She Can Belt’ Goldmine Magazine Sweet or Mean Review
“I like it both ways. Man, she can belt.” Like with a Belt or yes SING! Not many people use the term Belt anymore, obviously because many singers truly can’t “belt it out!” I guess the term came from actually getting beaten and the hollering or yelling that came out of being beaten with a... Read More
21 July 2019
PhillyCheese fabulous Sweet Or Mean EP review
“It has been over two years since I fell head-over-heels for Eliza Neals’ 10,000 Feet Below album. But, after hearing her latest EP Sweet or Mean, I find the wait has been worth it.” We aim to be fabulous and please music fans worldwide. I not writing pop music all my music comes straight for... Read More
19 July 2019
Rock Blues Muse launchpad review of “Sweet Or Mean”
“Pawn Shop Blues,” the luscious horn lines and slide guitar let you know what you’re in for, even before you get the first taste of Neals’ rowdy, roadhouse-style vocals. It is a good warm-up for the full-on emotional fury she unleashes on “Blackish Grey.” “Pawn Shop Blues” is my launchpad takeoff song as it has... Read More
18 July 2019
‘Blues Rock Review’s a delight in “Sweet Or Mean”
“Sweet Or Mean is a delight for blues rock fans to listen to. Eliza shows the potential of the overlap between both genres while making songs that are enjoyable enough to listen to at parties and sing along to in concert.” If your not having a good time while literally spending money to create “a... Read More
17 July 2019
The Rocker essential Sweet or Mean Review
“… self penned material is up to her usual high standards with the horn enhanced “Pawn Shop Blues” which has leapt straight into my Favourite Eliza Neals Songs Chart.” I work almost everyday as a songwriter first. Grab a coffee, something for breakfast then look at what I have written or am working on. I... Read More
12 July 2019
Reflections in Blue’s Jannis Etta Koko reviews Sweet or Mean
Reflections in Blue’s Chicken Willson knows his blues voices from Jannis to Etta and Koko. The old school writer compares Eliza Neals to each famous lady in his latest review. “ElizaNeals’ vocals are delivered with the grit and growl of Koko Taylor, the raw passion of Janis Joplin and the tenderness of Etta James. Neals... Read More
10 July 2019
Blues and Roots Corner Solidbrick review ‘Sweet or Mean’
The opening track Pawn Shop Blues is immediately like a solid brickhouse.