"St. Helena has crafted smart, insightful rock that never broods, but rather muses thoughtfully. Happy is not a product of exile from the broader scope of life, but a message in a bottle from an outpost of observation- a message worth unraveling." (Self –released) –Georgiana Cohen NorthEast Performer Sept. 06
"Happy has quite a lot in its favor. This CD from St. Helena, a musically ambitious rock ’n’ roll four-piece, has great production, exemplary musicianship, interesting arrangements, changes in dynamics, fuzzy guitars, and an expressive vocalist who can soar in the falsetto stratosphere. There are two memorable tracks here. The first is the song “Happy,†a bluesy number that evokes Sweden’s The Soundtrack of Our Lives with its piano, tambourine, and crunchy electric guitar. The second is “Simple Life†with its chunky guitar arrangement and danceable beat. (Robin Umbley) The Noise Nov. 06
"... mediocrity is not this band's destiny; they have potential and they simply need to realize it. With that said, bring on the next release." DC Melisma Magazine Winter 08 VOL 4.1