"Aura: "…It's Turtles All The Way Down" (self-released) Another aptly named band – Aura takes one on an ethereal joyride, that is, a spin through the ether. Aura is a quartet that is lead by the lovely and talented chanteuse, Sarah Duey, who sings and plays guitar. They're aptly rounded out by Daniel Banks also on guitar, plus keyboards and drums; Lee Slatzer on bass and Mick Terrizzi on drums. "It's Turtles…" is a grown-up pop record; it is not some pap that's dumbed down for a teenaged audience; nor do they pander to life-hating youth. You will either like them for their polished and stylish ambient crooning or you will like the way it's conducive to slow-dancing with your partner in a dark place. "…Turtles…" really grows on you after a while and by the end of the last track, "The Wrong Words" you are in this satori-like stresslessness that catches up with you the idea that, "hey – this really is a groovy CD!" I'd also put a plug in for "Girls Have Secrets" and the title cut as two more examples of what Aura has in store for neophytes and big fans alike. -The Reviewer, www.reviewermag.com