“In an era of tumult and needless divisions, Beth Lee’s Hardly Matters is an album for the ages, one which she’s been building towards throughout her storied career. Her lineage has always had music entwined in its very fiber and Lee pays tribute and does that history proud in this new album. If you only pick up one LP this year, do yourself a favor and make it Hardly Matters. And remember one important bromide…It’s all in the voice.” - Vents Magazine
“This outing touches upon the female pop-rockers that inhabited the charts throughout the 60s. But instead of sounding retro 60s Beth Lee (vocals/guitar) wisely adds the edge of the new wavers who injected lots of life into the old recipes…The music has the catchiness that is ear-candy & Beth’s songs are exhilarating” - Americana Highways
“Beth Lee has one of those voices that one never tires of, a mix of charm, sensuality, and defiance, belting out her original hook-laden songs” - Glide Magazine
“The latest is a solid mix of up tempo, jangly guitar rockers like “Only You,” and slower moments like the stellar album closer “Umbrella” (sounding like one of the best songs the Trinity Sessions-era Cowboy Junkies never wrote).” - New Noise Magazine
“An 11-song sequence that highlights the Austin-based artist’s songwriting craft and performative charisma, Waiting on You Tonight emerges as one of 2021’s early benchmarks for Americana album of the year.” - No Depression
“With a similar Americana filter that represents her past releases as Beth Lee & The Breakups, Waiting on You Tonight carries more of Lee’s diverse influences, from her nineties love of the ethereal vocals of Hope Sandoval, to the pop-friendly melodies of sixties girl groups, the southern soul of Stax Records, and contemporary Americana of artist Nicole Atkins. Lee’s are infectious tunes, where she sounds animated in a delightful voice that’s confident and resonant with little girlish hints throughout. - Glide Magazine
“Birthday Song” premiere - The Bluegrass Situation
“Waiting on You Tonight shows a more vulnerable side to Lee’s heartworn tales without sacrificing the fire or grit fueling the band’s sound.” - Laurie Gallardo, KUTX, Austin Music Minute
“Lee, who is based in Austin, Texas, sounds rather like Lucinda Williams, but her music also evokes new wave acts like Blondie as well as the so-called “girl groups” of the 1960s…There’s lots of attitude here—lots of ear candy, too.” Jeff Burger, Americana Highways
Song Premiere: Beth Lee Draws Inspiration From 60s Girl Groups With “It Was Enough” - Glide Magazine
An exceptionally thrilling and insightful solo album from Beth Lee, Waiting On You Tonight is a glorious affair with heart. - Liverpool Sound and Vision
“Fortunately, the record's full band setting provide the Houston native with a tougher image than her lyrics do. They allow Lee to show her feelings without any heartache. Instead, you root for her to pump her fist in the air and say, "yeah!" She reminds me of Kathleen Edwards with a much stronger set of pipes.” - Bloggerhythms
"A perfect mix of brass, sass, vulnerability, and no-nonsense" - Laurie Gallardo, KUTX, Austin Music Minute