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At
Least That Much Was True
"An
album to be cherished. " Pete Smith (FAB-AM), July 2007, The Advertiser
(UK)
Jeff Talmadge
is capable, like no other, of communicating feelings like Townes
Van Zandt. He deserves to be as well known as Guy Clark, Billy
Joe Shaver, Tom Russell and Richard Dobson. --Country Gazette, March 2007 (The Netherlands)
Superlative... [T]he smallest details scattered
like seeds resonate into poetry, simple on paper but bearing the weight
of everyday experiences….While readily identifiable as stemming
from the rich tradition of tales and conversational asides Texas is
well-noted for, Talmadge doesn’t (need to) ride any outlaw trail,
nor is he particularly following any archetypal folkie bent….[H]ere
is a rarefied travel writer along life’s timelines. It would be
criminal to allow him to proceed unchecked. Maverick,
August 2007 (U.K.)
"[At Least
That Much Was True] confirms his talent for great story-based songs
based around melodies that lodge themselves in your consciousness....Accompanied
by some of the finest musicians that Nashville and Austin have to offer,
this is a worthy addition to the Americana/roots canon." Birmingham Post, June 2007 (U.K.)
"...sometimes
all you need to make a song great are three chords and the truth." Performing Songwriter - July 2006 (U.S.)
"A mix of
old and new, Blissville is a perfect way to meet Jeff Talmadge and his
songs. They have a way of sticking in your memory. "40 Days of
Rain," the stunningly gorgeous "Wild and Precious Thing,"
and the intimate "Secret Anniversaries" are my favorites now....
Warm, caring performances throughout. An album both sweet and bittersweet." SingOut!, Summer 2006 (U.S.)
"Great musician,
great sound, great CD.
One of today's best singer songwriters."
Soundcheck
"Blissville
is a gentle electric folk album filled with familiar themes handled well. Talmadge
has an effective voice that at times reminds of a young Leonard Cohen. As a
winner of the Academy of American Poets Award, it's not surprising his lyrics
are more poetic -- more imaginative, clearer and concise turns of phrase --
than the typical singer-songwriter album....The music is consistently good....This
is a well done CD that's already climbed onto the Roots Music Report, Freeform
American Roots and Americana charts...." Buddy Magazine, May 2006 (U.S.)
"The first two songs on Blissville are enough to
... understand that we are facing a decidedly superior class of songwriter.
Blissville is certainly among the discs of the year." Roots Highway, May 2006 (Italy)
"[On
Blissville] Talmadge moves gradually from his image as a pure singer-songwriter
to that of real roots artist...[A] mandatory purchase for each credible songwriter
collection" Rootstown
"Guy
Clark or the late Townes Van Zandt might be more well known, and newer up-and-comers
like Slaid Cleaves might currently be getting more media attention. Jeff Talmadge,
however, goes about his craft without much fanfare, putting out album after
album of finely crafted songs that rightly rate up there with any of the aforementioned
singer/songwriters.
Gravity, Grace And The Moon is a sterling effort by one of the finest singer/songwriters
around today, one who's well deserving of far greater recognition." AnnMarie Harrington TakeCountryBack
July 2004
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"You
don't listen to Talmadge's original songs as much as slip into his world of
sweet regrets, wry memories and poetic insights. The contemplative pacing and
elegant arrangements also contribute to the atmosphere of rueful reflection
and sweet, lost chances." Todd De Groff, Victory Music Review,
"What
a beautiful album....I liked every track...Wonderful stories of life. Beautiful
music." Sue
McCarthy - Southern Country - U.K.
April 2004
"
'It's best if you get out of your own way,' sings Jeff Talmadge in the song
Rose Tattoo from his latest CD Gravity, Grace and the Moon. It
may not sound like much more than a bit of sagely advice, but when heard in
the context of the song -- a sparse, sublime ode to life's mysteries and endless
fascinations -- it's enough to knock you on your ass. In fact, listening to
Gravity it soon becomes apparent that there's not a misplaced word on the entire
disc..." Blake
Guthrie - Creative Loafing-Atlanta
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