Reviews

Amazing - can't wait for more!

author: Tina

After hearing his CD "The Mirror," I couldn't wait for the next one! Stolen Season does not disappoint. I love every song on it. I can (and do) listen to it all day long. If you love the music of the 80's, it's a must. If you have been to JellyRolls and heard Jason live, what are you waiting for? Keep up the great work!

A glorious, hook-laden affair

author: Rob Evans, Powerplay Magazine

An album that has totally blown me away this month is the wonderful debut album "Stolen Season" by the artist, Jace. Jason Pawlak is the man behind, what is, probably, one of the best Independent AOR albums I've heard this year. Recorded over the last few years "Stolen Season" is a glorious, hook-laden affair that harks back to that golden era of AOR, the eighties. A full time pianist, Jason has used his talent to great effect on this album. Alongside his father and brother, he's created an album that captures the spirit of AOR and, most of all, comes from the heart. If you can Imagine a blend of Nelson, Mitch Malloy (circa "Ceilings And Walls") and Square One, chuck in some Venice style harmonies and mix it up with a bit of Danny Wilde, then you'll have a good Idea as to what this album sounds like. Jason is blessed with a superb voice and has put it to great use on these well structured, lyrically Intelligent songs. Take a listen to "Out Of Reach", "The Edge Of Goodbye" and the awesome "Take Me Back" and you'll be blown away by three of the best opening songs on an AOR record in many a year! The likes of "Let Me Sleep", "Should've Been You" and "Lost" only add to the enjoyment that is "Stolen Season". This album is as good as anything that is being put out by the main AOR labels. You can order it from www.jacemusic.com or www.cdbaby.com

Finally, a CD you can listen to over and over again!

author: Courtney

It's not easy to find a CD that I can listen to over and over. I'm happy to say that Jace's Stolen Season is one of those CDs. Each of these songs can bring out some kind of emotion in anyone. There's "Table for Two", an upbeat song that became my theme song the second I heard it for the first time. Then there's "Should've Been You" that can almost make anyone cry. "Lost" is another great one! I'm not going to go over what I like about every song, but I'd recommend this CD to pretty much anyone. It might be geared a little bit towards the romantic, but that's why I love it. It's awesome!

Cool and extremely fresh breeze in the melodic rock school of today.

author: Johnny Forslund

This is not a regular rock/pop album. “Stolen Season” is a cool and extremely fresh breeze in the melodic rock school of today. Jace managed to mix pop/rock with a some nice AOR elements, but the dominate attitude will be placed in the melodic rock field with some westcoast pearls involved. He gives us some real catchy moments to remember. I am a big fan of Richard Marx and this one belongs in the same breath. To keep the spirit alive, he haven´t forgot to bake in some 80s spices to it all. “Stolen Season” is broad album that many music lovers will like. You will find some fine tunes in every song and bands like Journey, Reo Speedwagon, Bad English and many more show up in your head up while listening to Jace. I almost forgot to mention the two other brothers of this band, the guitarists Trevor and Dennis Pawlak. A perfect combination. I´m sure a label will give jace and the gang a contract for the next album and with that a better production comes along too.

Fantastic!

author: Liz from Cape Cod

The beauty of Stolen Season is the different range of music it encompasses. From fast upbeat songs, "Let Me Sleep", to the perfect love gone wrong, "Should've Been You". You can venture from Bon Jovi type music, to songs equivalent to Cold Play in one track. A must have cd for everyone!

Loved this CD and can't wait for the next!

author: Marcella

Jace's CD is absolutely terrific. You can't help but be impressed with his writing, singing, arranging and playing---all his own stuff. The ballads really captures the pain of losing someone you love. My favorites are "Out Of Reach" and "Should Have Been You". Great sound!

Songs that speak to your heart

author: Beth from Long Island

After becoming a fan of Jace's through his ongoing gig at Jellyroll's (Disney's Boardwalk Resort)I HAD to get this CD. Favorite songs are "Should've Been You" and "Out of Reach" but throughout the CD you will find a very eclectic assortment of rock, ballads, acoustic tunes -- all with a seamless ribbon of insightful lyrics and a poetic voice. Jace's songwriting skills are going to be what establishes him as an artist of reckoning, along with his considerable singing talent.

LOVE IT!!!

author: Cheryl Jones

I love every song on this CD!! I haven't taken it out of my CD player since I got it!! I can't wait for the next one.

WOW!!

author: Debbie

It's nice to hear different (non-Jellyrolls) music on this CD - a great change. Although all the songs have the same theme (lost love - something everyone can relate to), the CD is still great - I have it downloaded on my iPod, and love it!

Pretty awesome

author: Ceil

I think it is an awesome CD, especially knowing its a first venture for Jace. Especially liked Take Me Back and When October Comes. Hits home like most of the songs. Real life experiences.

Great, heart felt, awsome.

author: Jes

This is a great album. The song are all heart felt, and sincere. This is a great album no matter what type of music you listen to. Fits in anywhere.

Catchy Hookladen AOR Poprock

author: Gabor Kleinbloesem

JACE is a band from Florida/USA and their CD is filled with classic 80s AOR/Poprock. 12 songs are included and although some songs are pure Melodic Poprockers like THE OUTFIELD, there's enough to enjoy for the pure AOR fan. For example the superb pure 80s AOR ballad "The edge of goodbye" is like a trip to memory lane reminding of a cross between REO SPEEDWAGON, JOURNEY and BAD ENGLISH. This song is one of the best AOR ballads I have heard in a long time, as good as the recent PHILIP BARDOWELL, BLANC FACES and FINAL FRONTIER CD releases. The material is not straight-forward ballsy Hardrock, but well-thought calmer semi-acoustic/electric melodic lead vocal/harmonyvocal driven AOR/Melodic Poprock, catchy and radio-ready. The band has a good lead singer (multi-instrumentalist Jason Pawlak), while the 2 other members are guitarists Trevor and Dennis Pawlak, so you notice these are 3 brothers actually, with Jason as most important family member of JACE, because he plays every instrument as well writing and producing everything. Other highlights besides the already mentioned "The edge of goodbye" are "Let me sleep" (one of a few classic uptempo 80s catchy hookladen AOR/Melodic Rockers, fantastic song by the way, kinda like AVIATOR and AGENT, so pure mid 80s AOR sound!), "Nothing in the way", "Fine line" (beautiful melodic guitarwork, lovely semi AOR ballad like DEF LEPPARD meets BAD ENGLISH) and the TRIXTER type of semi melodic rocker "Take me back". Maybe not truly rocking, still super melodic and very AORish in a sort of RICHARD MARX meets NOUVEAUX meets CHASE 'In pursuit" style, but also interesting to check out for the FRONTIERS RECORDS buying public. More info at: http://www.jacemusic.com (Points: 8.4 out of 10)

Catchy melodic rockers and some neat ballads.

author: Jason Ritchie

Jace or Jason Pawlak is a singer/musician based in the US and I reviewed his early album, ‘The Mirror’ back in 2002. He’s back with a new set of tunes and is joined by Dennis Pawlak and Trevor Pawlak on guitars. Again it is a mix of catchy melodic rockers and some neat ballads. Picks of the bunch are the ultra catchy ‘Table For Two’ – some tasty guitars on this little beauty – ‘Take Me Back’ which would be a hit single given proper airplay and a bigger production budget, and ‘Lost’. Those who enjoy catchy melodic rock tunes with a hint of Def Leppard and Loverboy would do well to pop along to Jace’s website ASAP. Another quality singer/songwriter and why he’s not signed to a label is a mystery.

author: Shanna

This is my new favorite CD. Jason's voice has such great versatility. My two favorite songs on the CD are "When October Comes" and "Table For Two". I can't wait to hear more from Jace.

Simply Beautiful

author: Meagan

Stolen Season's is simply beautiful. I watched a friend cry while listening to "It Should Have Been You" for the first time. They are songs of heartbreak and love, what all the best music is made of. Amazing lyrics and great catchy tunes. I see Jace's work on the radio in the very near future.

Stolen Season is rock at its best!

author: Jen

This CD is great! The tracks contain a perfect balance of instruments and voice- one never out powers the other. You will feel the energy of the fast songs and you’ll find yourself swaying to the beat of the slow songs. Stolen Season shows Jason’s immense vocal range and when paired with such intense lyrics, it’s amazing. Everyone who has ever really longed to be with someone should buy this CD.

WOW, WOW, WOW

author: Laurie

This Cd from Jason, entitles a lot of personal songs, that for some of us, go deep. When Jason is singing Table for Two, that feels like he was inside my brain when the lyrics came to him.. The CD Stolen Season involves many different aspects of a person life. From trying to have that relationship, to holding on to it, and from keeping it real.. This CD enables you to want to listen over and over again... Enjoyed the CD very much and plan on telling lots of people about it..

First class, imaginative lyrics, great melodies

author: Terry Sloane

This is a great first album, some very creative, meaningfull from the heart lyrics, supurb musicianship, and well produced. Can't wait for the next one.

Good CD with an nice 80's feel.

author: Kirsten

This is a great CD, it's fun to listen to (especially Table for Two). I like the 80's feel. Anyone can relate to the lyrics and each song is unique so it doesn't get boring from begining to end. Very good.