Media - Reviews.

Below is a selection of Reviews that appeared in press around Australia after the release of Monique's third album, Into The Blue.

TIME OFF
May 2006
Reviewer: Ben Preece

MONIQUE BRUMBY
Into The Blue (Little Wind/Rajon)
31/2 Stars

Now forging a career as an independent artist, Monique Brumby is one of the standout female voices in Australian music.

We’ve come to expect no less than excellence from this lady and Into The Blue sees her, once again, in fine form. Combining fine songwriting and strong melodies with powerful storytelling and real, emotive lyrics, the album has possesses a fresh country twang that doesn’t quite board the next bus to Tamworth.

Paul Kelly, the Badloves’ Michael Spiby and Kerri Simpson pop up for guest performances but it’s Brumby’s voice that stands tall at centre-stage delivering a deep, thought-provoking performance on the likes of ‘Daisy Chain’, ‘Satellite’ and the title track. However it’s slow-burner ‘Janie’ that really stands out as a remarkable sonic moment to shed a tear over.

Overall, Into The Blue is a superb effort from a divine lady, a magnificent songwriter and above all a damn fine vocalist.

SANITY MUSIC MAGAZINE (National)
April 2006

Monique Brumby is the essence of smooth Australian pop leaning into bluesy country. Into The Blue is her third studio album and on it there's a dramatic combination of pretty, melancholic songs ("Satellite", "Across This Land"), blues/country songs ("Into the Blue" and "Daisy Chain") and more darkly wild ones including my pick of the songs, "Wild Seed".

"Melting" is the other stand-out track which earns its stripes with Paul Kelly on vocals. The album won't challenge you, but it will move you.