Its themes are not particularly fresh. Its sound would not be called raw. The album's strengths are in its strong songwriting and in its indulgence in beautifully sweet-voiced pop melodies.  Full text...

Similar to the songs on her first disc, those on Graffiti display simple hooks and melodies that blend peacefully and lovingly.  Full text...

If what you're looking for is a stack of impeccably polished, well-written ballads – with a little room for mid-tempo "rockers" like "Suffragette" and "Turn On Your Radio" – then head to your neighborhood record store and purchase this album without delay.  Full text...

Rock’s production is a pleasant surprise, as he and Gordon opt for a more understated, simple approach, and Gordon does show periodic flashes of inspiration. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough of those moments over the entire CD.  Full text...

As a rock album, Bleeding Heart Graffiti is a snoozer; as a young country album, it ain't half bad.  Full text...

Note to Nina Gordon: Find any way you can to make up with Louise Post and put Veruca Salt back together.   Full text...