Patrice Pike Unraveling CD

Although she's been performing since the early '90s, vocalist Patrice Pike is perhaps best known for her appearance on the 2006 reality TV show Rockstar: Supernova where she competed to become the lead singer of a supergroup which included Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. Labeled the "soccer mom" by some viewers underwhelmed by her low-key, somewhat detached stage presence, Pike in truth is a journeyman performer who has recorded professionally with various bands over the years, including Sister 7 who were signed to Arista in the late' 90s. Recorded prior to Patrice Pike's appearance on Rockstar, Unraveling is a solid if somewhat unremarkable post-show "debut" and fourth solo album for the singer/songwriter. Not surprisingly, the criticism most often leveled at Pike by the band that she was a bit boring and lacked a strong personality is basically the main problem here. These are workmanlike songs that find Pike moving from post-grunge and neo-psychedelic rockers to funky neo-soul anthems. Primarily, Unraveling reveals her as she was on the show, as a straight-ahead, adult alternative rock singer heavily influenced by such similarly minded artists as 4 Non Blondes, Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan. While none of the songs really stand out here, they are still heartfelt, organic, and original compositions that should appeal to fans of '90s alt rock. ~ Matt Collar

CBS RockStar Supernova writes “In both music and life, Patrice Pike truly is the real deal.“ when describing the Top 7 performer during this summer’s highly rated TV show. Patrice’s original song “Beautiful Thing” from her upcoming CD Unraveling debuted on the show to rave reviews.Many people have come to know Patrice Pike from her years as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the popular Austin band Sister Seven.Patrice and Sister Seven toured the United States and Western Europe in support of three independent releases and three major label albums. From Sister Sevens jam-band beginnings to their Billboard-charting radio singles, they headlined clubs and supported major event tours.Over the years Patrice Pike has been performing on stage with many artists including Dave Matthews, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Blues Traveler, the Allman Brothers and the Indigo Girls as well as opening sets for the late great Ray Charles, Cake, Soul Asylum, Cheap Trick, The Neville Brothers and more.Now in 2006 Patrice is finishing her record Unraveling co-produced with Billy Cassis. This record is a culmination of several years of writing and recording a mix of her best work to date. Patrice is more and more becoming best known not just for her phenomenal vocal style and strength, but also for her exceptional songwriting which is diverse in style and sonic approach. Her new CD Unraveling is a mix of Roots Rock, Soul, Ambient Pop Rock and New Generation American Folk. Her records both with Sister Seven as well as solo have always been fearless about mixing styles of music, by focusing on the message and the musicianship as a cornerstone of consistency.Patrice’s recent success points to her song writing skill, as she along with co-writers Wayne Sutton, Darrell Phillips, and Sean Phillips have been awarded Grand Prize Overall and First Prize Rock for their song My Three Wishes in the 2004 USA Songwriting Competition. Also recently Patrice’s song Unraveling garnered an honorable mention in the 2005 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, presented by Performing Songwriter Magazine.Patrice was cast in the primetime CBS television show Rockstar Supernova which aired over this summer of 2006. Patrice was chosen out of 25,000 musicians from all over the world for this season. The lead track Beautiful Thing from her new CD Unravelng was debuted on the show with rave reviews.Patrice’s thoughts now about the dream: I've discovered over the years in all the people I’ve met that community is a state of mind. It’s a way of living in the world. I still want to build that co