Lady In Pink CD Review, Colorado Music Buzz, August 2010
Lady in Pink was released in early May by Colorado singer-songwriter Nick O'Connor, who has in that short time generated plenty of buzz about the 12-song Americana-rooted CD over the summer. "My poetry is rooted in Blues, Jazz, Folk, and natural Country, O'Connor says of his work. I then bring undertones and influences from the beatniks, hippies, rappers, and new-millennium rockers." The poetry works here, as does the band backing O'Connor on his lead vocals, guitar, harmonica and piano. O'Connor also recruited Nashville producer Clark Hagan, known for a Grammy-winning collaboration with Chet Atkins, for help determining the feel and sound of Lady in Pink . It shows. -Jeanie Straub

Lady In Pink CD Review, Scene Magazine, August 2010
Faith, hope, love and honesty. It doesn't seem to get any simpler than that for Nick O'Connor with his new album, Lady in Pink. Though primarily a folk-rock artist, O'Connor's exploration of all instruments and song types creates some very unique music. It is not only easy-listening, but self-reflective. O'Connor's poetic lyrics and rhythmic guitar riffs produce beautiful songs, varyingly influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan (“Where Does the Road End?”) or the acid rock sounds similar to David Bowie and the days of Ziggy Stardust (“Don't Stray”). The varied use of steel guitar, piano and harmonica works well throughout this album, adding to O'Connor's great vocals. Nick O'Connor's passion for his music can be heard in every song on Lady in Pink, but the album seems to have difficulty in connecting the songs between each other. It's difficult to hear some of the overarching ideas throughout the CD, but the songs themselves make up for this slight gap in fluidity, and the album still shines. Even though O'Connor does a great job, the musicians of Pilgrim Road really bring the album together with their inspiring drumbeats, jazz bass tones and authentic guitar solos. Lady in Pink is perfect for someone looking for some great easy-listening music. This album creates an atmosphere conducive to the high ideals Nick O'Connor is singing about: faith, hope, love and honesty. Anyone who wants simple but powerful music, this is this CD for them. -Chris Pepper-Yowell

Lady In Pink CD Review, Westword, July 22, 2010
While Nick O'Connor is only 21 years old, the breadth and scope of his solo debut, Lady in Pink , has the feel of an album made by someone a good decade or two older. Although O'Connor, whose voice at times recalls that of Cat Stevens, has a solid roots and folk foundation, he also draws from a fairly wide pool of musical inspiration. He takes a stab at a rock anthem with "Freeze Out," dips into the funk on "My Debt Keep Comin' Back" and "Spiritual Seasonings," and delivers something of a Gerry Rafferty-meets-Bob Dylan foot-stomping tune with "Where Does the Road End?" While the disc has its share of sunny, up-tempo tracks, it's on the slower ballads, like the title cut and "You Know I Love You," where O'Connor really excels. -John Solomon

"Before It's Too Late" Boulder Daily Camera, May 14, 2010
“Nick O'Connor is a Colorado singer-songwriter with a poetic heart and the voice of a true folk musician. With his latest album Lady In Pink, O'Connor has fleshed out his sound, teaming up with Pilgrim Road and Grammy Award-winning producer Clark Hagan to create something truly inspiring…catch a local artist before he hits the national scene.”