On "Ah Mary," the opening track on Grace Potter and the Nocturnals' THIS IS SOMEWHERE, the chorus erupts in a radio-ready pop-rock blast, complete with cranked guitars and a singalong chorus. This might seem to indicate a change in Potter's roots-oriented, country-blues approach, and THIS IS SOMEWHERE does have its share of pop garnish, but Potter never loses sight of tradition. Emotive and soulful, Potter still takes a page from Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams, and manages to remain authentic and folksy even when her overall sound gets gussied up for the city.

Uncut (p.96) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Penned by 23-year-old frontwoman Grace, and emboldened by bristling performances they are fully of the moment despite the early-'70s feel."

Dirty Linen (p.55) - "What makes the Nocturnals unique and endearing are Potter's smooth and powerfully perfect rock vocals..."