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Dana Fuchs - Borrowed Time

THE ALTERNATE ROOT

"In a very real sense, Borrowed Time proves to be a definitive statement as far as both her promise and prowess. It’s a rugged and resilient album, a powerful piece of work that effectively defines Fuchs as one of the most expressive artists operating within today’s rockier realms. Borrowed Time may be borrowed in terms of a seminal style, but in that sense, it’s timeless by every measure."

THE AQUARIAN WEEKLY

“Rolling Stones and Deep Purple take a trip to Atlanta to see Janis Joplin and come back buzzing.”

BLUES ROCK REVIEW

"Singer-songwriter-actress Dana Fuchs has special traits that not all artists possess. There is something different and deep about Dana Fuchs that people should know about. Dana Fuchs is an artist with a mission to express the importance of life. There is always an impact whenever she writes lyrics with life lessons. Dana showcases her relatability with the ups and downs of everyday life with Borrowed Time.”

GLIDE MAGAZINE

“With her voice and her ability to create stories with her lyrics, it’s hard to imagine Fuchs as anything other than a singer. And she’s a versatile one at that, one who could be just as successful singing rock, soul, or even singer-songwriter songs that are perfect for the local coffeehouse. Borrowed Time allows her to shine in whatever style she chooses for a song.”

ROCK AND BLUES MUSE

Critically acclaimed songwriter and vocalist Dana Fuchs is one of the fiercest voices in modern day roots music, a blues/rock belter with plenty of soul. With her recent past albums Bliss Avenue and Love Lives On, she created groove-laden soul that served as her story-telling salve about growing up in rural Florida with her family’s struggle with addiction and mental illness.

With her newest project, Borrowed Time, Fuchs digs deep into her Southern rock upbringing, saluting the loud-guitar-driven sounds that tracked her childhood years in rural Wildwood, FL.

LUMMOXI
“If you think you know Dana Fuchs you're in for a surprise introduction to a side of her rarely seen via her new album Borrowed Time.”

GUITAR GIRL MAGAZINE

Dana Fuchs is a force to be reckoned with across all facets of her life. As a singer, she seamlessly blends blues and rock, a skill she deftly matches with her soulful guitar playing.

BLUEBIRD REVIEWS

Borrowed Time is a musical masterpiece of our time that reminds music lovers once again that, in the starred firmament of music, Dana Fuchs' own star keeps on shining with increasing brightness and, very likely, will do so for many decades to come.

KEVY METAL

The closest comparison for ‘Borrowed Time’ would be The Black Crowes, albeit with more focused songwriting, fewer country leanings and far better vocals.

MIDWEST RECORD

“Coming out of the box like a force of nature, this is the arrival of a singer that was already here. Hot stuff throughout---even when she's laying back.”

THE ROCKING MAGPIE

“The ‘Godmother’ of the female Blues scene. Dana takes us on an emotional rollercoaster; using electric guitars on the uptempo Blues Rockers that will shake your soul”

AMERICAN BLUES SCENE

"The majority of earlier releases from Dana Fuchs are slathered in blues and soul. Borrowed Time however, is a sonic tribute to the classic Southern rock bands of the day: Skynyrd, Molly Hatchet, et al. But with modern day lyrics laying bare the realities of Capetown, South Africa’s slums, women riding out the Liberian War in a refugee camp, and politicians who’ve sown distrust and discord into our everyday lives. Make no mistake. Borrowed Time is for sure a return to Dana’s Southern rock roots, unpolished and raw, and it all began with her return to Ruf Records and by bringing in producer Bobby Harlow."

AMERICANA HIGHWAYS

"We’re not going to solve the world’s problems by singing. It just pacifies us as we live on “borrowed time” which we do anyway. Nothing lasts forever. But Ms. Fuchs does shape her material into powerful messages & therein lies her artistry. With “Double Down on Wrong,” Dana unleashes her Rolling Stones meets Janis Joplin gourmet blend. Scorching throughout. To sing with that intensity & not go over into showboat land is admirable. “Blue Mist Road,” & “Borrowed Time” both are swampy with Steve Earle barbecue sauce on your fingers. Quite nice with its aggressive lead guitar. Dana straddles a smooth Bonnie Raitt blues blanket & Joplin’s heady growl adeptly. “Lonely Lie,” is impressive since Fuchs sings it like a barroom 1920s blues chanteuse. Slow, & with weary harmonica. The song breathes. Nicely rendered."

THE JERSEY SOUND

“Born in East Brunswick, the hard-rockin’ Dana Fuchs starred as Janis Joplin on Broadway in Love, Janis before appearing in Julie Taymor’s Beatle-centric Across The Universe. Her new album, Borrowed Time (Ruf Records) rocks like a bitch.”

ROCK’N FORCE

Dana Fuchs is both rough and luminous, giving pride of place to guitars, a direct legacy of his influences drawn from Lynyrd Skynyrd and even Led Zeppelin. And the fusion operates with a magic of every moment.

LUXURY EXPERIENCE

"The release opens like a freight train barreling down the track at full speed with Double Down On Wrong, a hard driving song that punches holes in the ceiling..."

FLYCTORY'

Dana Fuchs creates a lot of power – and her signature voice is simply outstanding on this album. Great combination of blues and rock, amazing voice and nice range of tracks.

Dana Fuchs - Love Lives On

8WEEKLY

"With this fifth studio album Love Lives On we can easily say that this Rod Stewart of the blues, wrapped up in a woman, is only more solid in her shoes."

AMERICAN SONGWRITER

“On her new disc, Love Lives On, this women’s voice, classically raspy and rockin’, anciently bluesy but sporting a contemporary edge, is captured to perfection.”

BLUEBIRD REVIEWS

"There are very few artists worldwide left able to strip their souls down in such an honest and at the same time, spiritual way as well as the American singer and songwriter Dana Fuchs does." -Gio Pilato

BLUES BYTES

"Dana Fuchs and Memphis are a great fit. Hopefully, the two will meet again soon. Love Lives On is a terrific set of blues and soul from one of the finest voices of either genre today."

BLUESDOODLES

10 out of 10 from Bluesdoodles UK! “Dana’s voice is superb, and is so emotive and expressive; you will fall in love with her intonation, clarity and lyrical abilities.”

BROOKLYN ROADS

Fuchs is a no-holds-barred performer, producer and musician who has a unique ability to connect with concert goers, no matter where she’s performing.

BLUES MATTERS

Out of darkness comes light and a reborn Dana Fuchs, armed with the album of her life. New label. New city. New sound. And new horizons for an artist who deserves to realize her dizzying potential.

NO DEPRESSION

“The passion and expanded musical palette displayed in Love Lives On indicate that Dana’s one of the most exciting acts on today’s blues scene.”

POPMATTERS

“Dana Fuchs has one of those unmistakable voices, one perfect for exploring the confluence of blues and soul, the places where Otis Redding and Janis Joplin rub elbows and where the night and smoke get thick.”

ELMORE MAGAZINE

“These are troubled times, and Fuchs is a healer, handling the heavy emotional terrain of Love Lives On with honesty and raw passion as one of the great blues singers of her generation. Janis would be impressed.”

BLUES ROCK REVIEW

“Not many contemporary artists have the voice to survive in this kind of rich, throwback production environment. Fuchs thrives in it.”

BLUES ROCK REVIEW

"Dana Fuchs is one of the best blues singers out there...period. Her voice is phenomenal. Great, raw powerful, distinctive vocals. Really a terrific album...9.5 out of 10, and we don't give out a lot of 9.5's!"

BMANSBLUESREPORT

“A soul drenched release that could have been done by Stax.”

BROADWAY WORLD

CHESCO COUNTY TIMES

CHICKEN WILSON

“Deep southern soul and a lot more”

CRYPTIC ROCK 5/5 stars

“Get to know Dana Fuchs, she is the real deal! That is why Cryptic Rock gives Love Lives On 5 out of 5 stars. Blessed by raspy vocals cutting deep into the heart of the Blues, Dana Fuchs is an ambitious and graceful songstress ready to kick down the door of the music industry."

CT POST

DON & SHERYLS BLUES BLOG

“Dana Fuchs has one of the most powerful, soulful, and entertaining voices in any genre.’”

FESTIVAL INFO

“On Love Lives On Dana Fuchs discovers a new side of herself. It is generally known that Fuchs is a rock-solid blues and rock 'n roll singer. On this project Fuchs also shows that she is a strong soul singer. Whether it's an emotional ballad or swinging soul, Dana is right at home. That makes Love Lives On one of the strongest records of her career.”

HARTFORD COURANT

INNOCENT WORDS

MAKING A SCENE

Love Lives On is the best yet from Fuchs.

MAKING A SCENE - Cover & Interview

MEDIUM

MIDWEST RECORD

“A solid, classic feeling soul set that shows pretenders how to get the job done, this is some sizzling blue eyed soul that's a real filet of soul. Killer stuff from one who has what it takes.”

NEDERLANDS DAGBLAD

“This album breathes heavy, dark soul. The record was not made in Memphis for nothing, including incredible musicians that have earned their spurs. You can hear it from all thirteen tracks, there is not one weakness.”

PARKLIFE

“Dana has a phenomenal voice and a terrific backing band. This is a can’t-miss act for blues fans, with strong appeal for rock and soul listeners.”

RHYTHMBOOZE

ROCKANDBLUESMUSE

Even though Dana Fuchs has been putting out great music for more than a decade, this powerful album still feels like a kind of arrival.

ROCK SOCIETY MAGAZINE

Love Lives On is a classy blues album from a lady with an exceptional voice and a talent for writing emotionally filled music that needs to be heard by a larger audience.

SCRIBD

Going to Memphis to make this record wasn’t a bad move. Small wonder that a soul and Stax sound permeates these records. Fuchs has no problems singing the blues.Here she immerses herself in soul-shine. Coming out of theAretha Franklin tradition, she mixes a dash of Motown with a bit of rock n roll.

UNIONVILLE TIMES

“Fuchs delivers the real thing.”

WICKED LOCAL *syndicated column

“If only all blues could make you feel this good.”