"Unique, stream-of-consciousness, political songs. These women have
taste and culture... If you like the lower-case approach of disappear
fear and the quirky attitude of The Story and Rriot Grrls then try out
PETRONELLA." Sing Out! Magazine Jan.'95
"Lucia Russett and Sandy Opatow write, sing and play songs that aurally intrigue and then hit you with their message once you're already hooked. Their seven-song CD, Where You Are, covers a surprisingly wide range of emotional and social topics. With open eyes and wit well sharpened, the pair look at life and then share their findings, placing the truth in a bed of lush harmonies. PETRONELLA offers strong, sensitive, serious fun!" The Music Paper Jul. `94
"How does a female folk-duo avoid comparisons to the Indigo Girls? By showing off abilities that people actually enjoy. Things like adventurous harmonies that are still pretty, and clever songs that hold up under their no-frills, harsh-light-of-day production. And, just as it seems the cloud of art-folk might descend on the disk, they cover Bev Grant's remarkable-for-1970 `Tired of Fuckers,' a song that Maggie Estep wishes she could write. Even better is `The Too-Long Song,' a song every folkie should hear before they book their first gig." Sound Views #32
`Great harmonies and sense of humor... The songs reflect a witty, smart-assed feminist view of life. A good first effort." Dirty Linen Feb.-Mar. `95
"In what has become a rare feat, this New York City folk/pop pair make a female duo harmony sound that owes nothing to the Indigo Girls. PETRONELLA's influences range from farther afield. This debut EP by Lucia Russett and Sandy Opatow is steeped in trad folk, yet pop touches fit well. They take an unapologetically pretty approach, but most everything here is rootsy and spare enough to avoid being merely decorative... The duo are more than the sum of their parts, audacious, even beautiful." Boston Phoenix Apr. `95
"Lucia Russett and Sandy Opatow choose an `EP' disc of 7 songs to introduce their excellent music, which mixes powerful social and feminist commentary (`Boys Will Be'), touching songs of remembrance (`Grandma's Piano') and evocatively sensual music (`Map of My Desire'). They've a keen sense of wit as well, as on the hilarious but pointed saga of open mic nights, `The Too-Long Song.' Let's hope there's much more in store for this talented duo." KANU Flint Hills Special Feb. `95