Nashville City Paper; Jun 28, 2002
one of the most literate, melodically talented songwriters in Nashville’s local pop scene
All Music Guide; Jun 1, 2002
AMG Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5) This is a great record. It's not just good, or even really good — it's flat-out great. Want to know why? Because April McLean can write and sing like nobody's business. And never has a heart-sleeved shirt sounded prettier.
Nashville Scene; Apr 18, 2002
"Becoming" - April McLean's debut album of sinewy, confessional pop...
Nashville Rage; Apr 18, 2002
McLean's verses are so intensely personal, emotional and vulnerable that to simply compare her to another artist would discredit her unique message
