"Makes Sense" Album Reviews
"Just stop what you are doing and download this now. I promise you that Shelly Bort will become your new favorite independent artist. She's a gifted singer/songwriter, and I believe one of the best out there. I'm very glad that she is now on iTunes so that more people will hear her work! If you are still wavering, check out her videos on shellybort.com or youtube. As for 'Makes Sense', if you have ever loved, lost, loved and lost, had a soul, etc... you will relate to these lyrics. She has a remarkable gift. It takes a lot of courage to be that open, that raw. I hope you're ready, because this ten bucks will change your life. Love, love, love this artist!!" - Mindy McArthur
"These songs come straight from the heart of Shelly Bort, a songwriter who's music I have been listening to and enjoying via youtube for years! All that pain and feelings of yearning and love have transcended to me in many ways, I am so glad that Shelly has been able to express these thoughts and ideas with her music. When I listen to songs of strength like "Try" and songs of vulnerability like "Without You" and "10 Boyfriends" they have this amazing ability to transcribe what's in my heart and what's in the hearts of many others out there. I've never even met Shelly and as a fellow composer, I am so proud of her hard work and hope that her music encourages other composers to create their own works. The world needs masterpieces like these in 'Makes Sense'". - Brennan Paulin
"Shelly Bort never ceases to amaze me with her musical talents. “Makes Sense” beautifully showcases her talent as well as that of her supporting musicians. The lyrics, arrangements, vocals and instrumentals are lively and poignant. Am I really limited to rating it only 5 stars?" - Wes Page
"I have been a huge fan of her and her work for going on 9 years now. This album is the shiz, it was well worth the wait. Now she needs to get her other shows on here! (iTunes) This is by far her best work yet, and that's hard to say, since everything she does is brilliant. Best lyricist working today. Congratulations, Shell!" - Jaime Son
"Just Wait and See..." Album Reviews
"In 2009, I got the chance to see a song cycle written and performed by Shelly Bort with a cast of friends and familiar faces. I sat next someone I valued tremendously throughout the show, occasionally looking over at her with my jaw dropped and chills along the spine. The music of this cycle is now captured on this album and I can't properly explain how important this is to me. I was impacted so heavily by Bort's work in its initial form, now I melt listening to this album. The person I got to share that first night with Just Wait and See back in 2009 is now featured on the album and I radiate pride. Each performer on every track gives me so much and my cup is filled with every listen.
Thank you, Shelly Bort, for writing the right words and melodies. You have given me so much.
You are changing the world." - Knox Savage
Thank you, Shelly Bort, for writing the right words and melodies. You have given me so much.
You are changing the world." - Knox Savage
"These songs come straight from the heart of Shelly Bort, a songwriter who's music I have been listening to and enjoying via youtube for years! All that pain and feelings of yearning and love have transcended to me in many ways, I am so glad that Shelly has been able to express these thoughts and ideas with her music. When I listen to songs of strength like "Try" and songs of vulnerability like "Without You" and "10 Boyfriends" they have this amazing ability to transcribe what's in my heart and what's in the hearts of many others out there. I've never even met Shelly and as a fellow composer, I am so proud of her hard work and hope that her music encourages other composers to create their own works. The world needs masterpieces like these in 'Makes Sense'". - Brennan Paulin
"Have been a huge fan of her and her work for going on 9 years now. This album is the shiz, it was well worth the wait. Now she needs to get her other shows on here! (iTunes) This is by far her best work yet, and that's hard to say, since everything she does is brilliant. Best lyricist working today. Congratulations, Shell!" - Jaime Son
"Shelly Bort never ceases to amaze me with her musical talent. “Makes Sense” beautifully showcases her talent as well as that of her supporting musicians. The lyrics, arrangements, vocals and instrumentals are lively and poignant. Am I really limited to rating it only 5 stars?" - Wes Page