Original Music Staff Picks
Chicago Suburban NiteLife  - May, 2005
Why We Picked This Band
It is no coincidence that the track list of this album is visually portrayed as rays of sunshine: Joy Missile puts our office in a very sunny, inspired mood.
At first, Colleen O'Mara sounds exactly like Natalie Merchant. But with every progressive track, she reveals another genre that she can sing - most impressively, she sounds like the talented Monique Powell of Save Ferris in the beginning of "Follow Me Down."



Around Hear
Illinois Entertainer - November, 2005
Joy Missile's sound is poppy, bluesy, and funky all at once, and they clearly demonstrate a high degree of musical skill. Vocalist Colleen O'Mara handles the musical shifts with ease, and the band supports her just like they should. (www.joymissile.com)
- Mike O'Cull