..:: LURE-REVIEWS ::..

scottie blazin', takeoutmusic.com
"This well-produced self-titled debut album features well-layered beats and female vocal in a style that really defies categorization. The beats are sequenced in a trip hop-like format, however the sounds are less mechanical, more organic with a 'rock' feel to them. It is difficult to pick one single song as standing out - though the album itself is hardly homogenous - but this, the first offering from Lure, captures and holds the audience's attention to the last."

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splendidezine.com
"Lure plays turntable-hip-hop-influenced electronica that sounds a lot like Portishead.
Music man Dan Yashiv creates tightly woven beats and minimal melodies, which fit
nicely beneath Kristen Sampsellís sly vocals and introspective, dreamy lyrics. While this self-titled albumís music is smartly subtle, with distorted keyboards and wah-wah guitars augmenting Kristenís persistent voice, at times it seems to be a little too minimal. Once you've been listening for a while, the songs all begin to sound a lot alike, if only because Lure's stripped-down production approach allows for little in the way of distinguishing details. Still, if youíre into this sophisticated NYC groove, that might not be a bad thing."

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will romano, shout magazine
"You float into a long and narrow room where a unique blend of rhythms and notes cover you like a warm blanket. The band is Lure, and its lead singer, Kristen Sampsell, sways, prowls, and captivates a well-mannered crowd with a body language that simply purrs and a sensuous voice which is equal parts Paula Cole, Nina Simone, and Laurie Anderson. The deeper and deeper you fall into Lure's imposed trance, the more complete you feel."

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musicmisfits.com
"Lure's debut definitely creates a consistent groove throughout, easing the listener into a trance state of mind. The slow beats of the songs pull you into Sampsell's downright sexy voice. Check out her "oh's" on "Conspiracy," and you'll know what I mean."

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john greuel, electrogroove.com
"This release is lead strongly by Kristen's powerful and seductive vocals that would put her in the same class as any trip hop diva. The production is variety mix of trip hop beats, funk, rock, and jazz. Check out tracks such as "Dissipation" and "Tomorrow Night" which features some gorgeous violins..."

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mary lemanski, gogirlsmusic.com
"In addition to their trip-hop and drums-n-bass influences, I also hear elements of jazz and world in their music. Kristen Sampsell has a beautiful voice that adds to the sensuality of Lure's music."

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Here is what people are saying about Lure: fury, village voice "To the trip-hop you don't stop. For Lure, the Portishead and Lamb comparisons are inevitable. The local trip-hop/electro duo of Dan Yashiv and Kristen Sampsell are known for cunning, dark music that toys with sharp minimalist notes and fleeting moments of aural indulgence. Sampsell's fanciful voice could give Tori Amos a run for her money." : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : nina gardner, flavorpill "If you have yet to see Lure ó fronted by the luscious Kristen ó be sure to get there right on the ten-spot! This NY sensation has been dubbed the pioneers of great live trip-hop, and for good reason..." : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : *miroslaw drozdzowski, amazon.com* "If you like the classy new sound of trip hop, look no further. I live in NYC and have seen Lure live several times. Their music is very well produced (Dan Yashiv, the leader, is a recording engineer, recorded DJ Spooky) and Kristen's full-ranged vocals are superb. It's trip hop with a very human face. Kristen's lyrics are haunting, and her singing style is hypnotizing. The songs are simply beautiful. The best this genre has to offer. The best our New York scene has to offer." : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : *nyrock.com* "Two crazy kids. One killer disc. If you like that ethereal sound of Portishead and others, where vocals twist and turn like a snake climbing a tree, then you've just found another disc to add to your collection. Kristen Sampsell's voice is chameleon-like, changing to fit the background that the music creates. Maybe it sounds like Sinead O'Connor, as on "Conspiracy," maybe you can't pin it down, but it grabs hold of you and keeps your attention. Dan Yashiv is her counterpart, a studio whiz who studied music classically, and the result is a big sound, the kind of stuff you hear in ritzy bars while downing martinis and you forget to find out who it is. Well, it's Lure." : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : daphne carr, nymetropolis.com "The band Lure took the stage, an Izzy Bar band, a trip-hop band. Iíll throw it all out now ó Morcheeba, Massive Attack, Lamb, Sneaker Pimps, and Portishead. Owned them all. Singer Kristen Sampsell went the Lamb route with tough, jazz-inflected vocals while Dan Yashiv stirred the rest of the pot. TrËs urban sound space kool. It was grand, it was chill." : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : shelby rushing, music-reviewer.com "Lure, driven by Sampsellís powerful, mesmerizing vocals creates laid back tunes that seductively welcome the listener into a state of altered consciousness. The songs on their self-titled debut come packaged and ready for radio, clubs, or the bedroom." READ MORE > > > : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : scottie blazin', takeoutmusic.com "This well-produced self-titled debut album features well-layered beats and female vocal in a style that really defies categorization. The beats are sequenced in a trip hop-like format, however the sounds are less mechanical, more organic with a 'rock' feel to them. It is difficult to pick one single song as standing out - though the album itself is hardly homogenous - but this, the first offering from Lure, captures and holds the audience's attention to the last." READ MORE > > > : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : splendidezine.com "Lure plays turntable-hip-hop-influenced electronica that sounds a lot like Portishead. Music man Dan Yashiv creates tightly woven beats and minimal melodies, which fit nicely beneath Kristen Sampsellís sly vocals and introspective, dreamy lyrics. While this self-titled albumís music is smartly subtle, with distorted keyboards and wah-wah guitars augmenting Kristenís persistent voice, at times it seems to be a little too minimal. Once you've been listening for a while, the songs all begin to sound a lot alike, if only because Lure's stripped-down production approach allows for little in the way of distinguishing details. Still, if youíre into this sophisticated NYC groove, that might not be a bad thing." : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : will romano, shout magazine "You float into a long and narrow room where a unique blend of rhythms and notes cover you like a warm blanket. The band is Lure, and its lead singer, Kristen Sampsell, sways, prowls, and captivates a well-mannered crowd with a body language that simply purrs and a sensuous voice which is equal parts Paula Cole, Nina Simone, and Laurie Anderson. The deeper and deeper you fall into Lure's imposed trance, the more complete you feel." : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : *musicmisfits.com* "Lure's debut definitely creates a consistent groove throughout, easing the listener into a trance state of mind. The slow beats of the songs pull you into Sampsell's downright sexy voice. Check out her "oh's" on "Conspiracy," and you'll know what I mean." : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : *john greuel, electrogroove.com* "This release is lead strongly by Kristen's powerful and seductive vocals that would put her in the same class as any trip hop diva. The production is variety mix of trip hop beats, funk, rock, and jazz. Check out tracks such as "Dissipation" and "Tomorrow Night" which features some gorgeous violins..." READ MORE > > > : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : mary lemanski, gogirlsmusic.com "In addition to their trip-hop and drums-n-bass influences, I also hear elements of jazz and world in their music. Kristen Sampsell has a beautiful voice that adds to the sensuality of Lure's music." READ MORE > > > : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :