It's a perfect representation of a tremendously talented young woman. She's so amazing to see and hear live, and this album gives us fans a chance to take in every lyric and note. There's a new and wonderful discovery with each listen. Her lovely voice & sweet vulnerability blend with a rocking edginess that makes this such a fun album. It's also insightful and enlightened. It's one of those discs that you always leave in the car because at a moment's notice, you can pop it in & immediately feel better. I easily give it my highest level of endorsement.


Amy Jo Johnson's Personal and Eclectic Debut   June 1, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I admit that I was a fan of Amy Jo Johnson way back when she was on the Power Rangers. I was young and could have never imagined that almost 10 years later, I would be listening to her CD. I also watched her on Felicity and became very interested in her music when I found out that she is a songwriter. Finally, about a month ago, I decided to look her up online to see if she had made any albums. When I found out that The Trans-American Treatment had been released last year, I went straight to the store to buy it. Much to my dismay, they told me that it's only available online. So I ordered it and two days later, I received it in the mail. My first impression was that all of the songs are obviously very personal. I also liked that not all of the songs were the same. From the storylike "Crazier Than You" to the rocking "Purple Skies", the CD has a little bit of something for everyone. For anyone who is a fan of women singer-songwriters, this CD is definitely one to add to your collection. Amy Jo wrote every song on the CD, which makes it feel even more emotional. I highly recommend this CD because it not only makes you think, but it can make you cry, make you sing, and most importantly, it can inspire you.


Small town girl has big time talent   January 10, 2002
Michael Highlands (Tampa, Florida United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Amy Jo Johnson cut her musical teeth in the LA club scene with the band Vahala. Then she brought to life the rise and fall of 60's singer Nansi Nevins in VH1's first movie "Sweetwater". Now Amy Jo steps out with her own songs, making her own kind of music her own special way and it rocks! With hauntingly soul searching lyrics weaving in and out with rocky/alternative guitar, bass and drums, the CD comes alive with all the intimacy and in your face soulfulness of a private concert. Amy Jo's richly sensitive voice coos with tenderness in songs like Splashin Rain and Goodbye, only to reach down inside you and shake your bones in Fairway and Panic. I found the CD thoroughly enjoyable and the more I listen to it, the more I like it!


It gets better and better   April 10, 2004
Roger W. Corson (Texas USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I've had this CD a long time, but only recently have I started listening to it a lot. It has grown on me. I was introduced to Amy's voice first through the Felicty soundtrack and then the Sweetwater movie. In both venues her voice was awesome. Doing either the soft style of Felicity or the louder rock of Sweetwater, she was great. Trans-American Treatment was at first a little disappointing because the voice I remembered and loved didn't seem to be there. However, after much listening, I've decided that it is. There are some softer cuts on the CD reminicent of "Puddle of Grace." "Cat in the Snow" is not merely one of Amy's best songs, it is one of the best songs that anyone has ever done. The problem is with the louder cuts. I wanted to hear that strong, powerful voice that Amy had in the Sweetwater movie. At first I missed it, but with much listening I've decided that it is there on this CD. I think that the problem is that this CD is just badly mixed. I do not dislike the band, but in many of the louder cuts, the band just completely obscures her wonderful voice. It's such a terrible shame. So this review is one star short of five because of the bad mixing.


Go Amy Jo!   January 3, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I was skeptical when I bought this CD, but I must say that it rocks! She sounds great, and I can only think of "Alanis Morisette" as a comparison but AJJ is not quite so negative. I highly recommend buying this one. All of the songs are good from the start and none need time to grow on you!