Karen released her debut cd "Figure out me" on her own Levitating Cat Label using studio aces Ed Breckenfeld from Insiders on drums, John Rice also of Insiders on violin, pedal steel guitar and mandolin, Peat Moss guitarist Arch Alcantara, Susan Voelz of Poi Dog Pondering on violin and Klem of Dick Holliday and the Bamboo Gang. The CD was produced and engineered by Rick Barnes, guitarist for the Nicholas Tremulis band, at Rax Trax studio. Rick also produced or recorded Wedge, Boogie Shoes, Liquid Soul, Ulele, Las Toallitas, Broken Wire and Swimmer.

Here's what they're saying about Karen's CD and demo:

Read a review of Figure Out Me in Centerstage Media.

"Her tuneful melodies make for an engaging acoustic collection. The painfully funny "Aging Rock Star" suggests a gift for wry social observation." - Terrence Flamm, Illinois Entertainer

"Most of the music here is acoustic and that's what works for the honey-throated Anderson. Like Joni Mitchell, or Juliana Hatfield for whom Anderson is at times a dead ringer, her lush layered harmonies are undeniably the prominent instrument throughout the album.........Figure out me is a lean and strong debut and clearly a sign of good things to come from Karen Anderson." -  Tim Steil, Showcase Music Magazine (read the full review).

"She's been sending me cassettes (demos) for the last couple of years and the disc has turned out mighty fine," - Richard Milne, WXRT Radio

"She's a talented, poppy songwriter" - James VanOsdol, Q101 Radio

"Inventive folk-rock from a fine Chicago singer/songwriter" Dan Kening, Daily Herald

"I really enjoy listening to local musician Karen Anderson's release Figure Out Me. It blends the power of rock 'n' roll with thoughtful lyrics and a heart for the sentimental." - Centerstage Media