Rain THeory

          "Glow vocalist Brooke Edwards knocks Evanescence lead singer Amy Lee, her closest pop-cultural reference, into a cocked hat. Lee would kill for Edwards' clean, melancholy voice and effortless emoting. Glow's music is gothy synth-pop with vaguely house beats, and its sparse, retro sound can't help but seem like window dressing for Edwards. And it's a little alarming that the best track, "Gabriel", came off of a year-old EP. But that song and a few others, such as the lead-off "Single", are dance-floor naturals. Glow just returned from a stint in LA; the group's days in St. Louis could be numbered."

         Jordan Harper

         Riverfront Times, St. Louis

         07/14/2004

          "This is the debut album for the St. Louis based band Glow, following up on their 2003 EP "Gabriel", which received a lot of favorable press and resulted in the band being included on the State Of Synthpop 2003 compilation, which is where they first caught my attention.

          The only tracks carried over from that EP are "Gabriel", "Smiling Down On You" and "Regret". Otherwise, these are all new tracks, including what sounds like a old Irish ballad, "The Wind That Shakes The Barley".

          It must be said that this vocalist is stunning. Her voice is both bold and soothing, a truly distinctive voice that is instantly recognizable. When her stellar vocals are combined with Glow's intriguing blend of guitar and synths, the results are something really special. From the moment I heard "Gabriel", I knew this band would be one to watch. But this album is filled from end to end with songs just as impressive. "Sundays", "Regret", "I Can Forget" and "All I Ever Wanted" are all tracks I could listen to again and again without ever tiring of them.

          This is one of the best albums of 2004, easily. Highly Recommended to one and all!"

         Jason Baker

         Synthpop.net

         06/13/2004

          "This local synth-pop group plays gigs under the name Glow, but after hearing the band's first full-length CD, I'd say the group is a bit more like "gloom". This is by no means a bad thing. It's true that guitarit Steve Hostetter and keyboard wizard Brian Beracha come up with well-played, somber melodies throughout the CD, but the results are quite enjoyable. The two musicians have an atmospheric sound that is perfectly suited for singer Brooke Edwards' vocal style. Edwards sounds great as she sings through songs dealing with painful breakups and loneliness. Songs such as "Single" and "Regret" are depressing numbers that are well worth repeated listens, especially when driving in a car on a rainy day. The songs leave no hope that life will take a positive turn and the sad keyboard sounds only add to the overall effect. Rain Theory is not a CD with happy endings, but the melodies are great, the vocal performances are strong, and the recording lives up to the band's great live show."

         John Kujawski

         Playback Magazine (www.playbackstl.com)

         04/01/2004

          "Rain Theory - I was quite impressed with this band's debut EP 'Gabriel', which we've been selling here at A Different Drum for quite some time. It reminded me of a female vocal version of Faith Assembly. This full album kicks off with a song that's edgier than anything on the EP, but still featuring the same melodic, dreamy vocals as before. The album continues into a lush, beautiful experience, including a couple of the stand-out songs from the EP like 'Regret' and 'Gabriel'. There's also a wonderful synthpop rendition of a classic folk song called 'The Wind That Shakes The Barley' (seemingly a required song in the repertoire of any serious female vocalist). There's also a really nice remix version of 'Gabriel' to end the album, pushing its club playability out front while keeping the emotional elements of the original. And excellent album!"

         Todd Durrant

         ADifferentDrum.com

         04/03/2004