Randy Thompson-That's Not Me-Reviews COUNTRY MUSIC ROUNDUP - Album of the Month. One of the very best albums by a young country artist to come my way in quite a while AUDIO GRID.
COM -An uncanny realism in his songs, lyrics, and musical phrasing. Perfectly graveled almost but not quite country voice....
Radio airplay written all over it.....
DJs take notice...
A must have CD NASHVILLE CITY PAPER - Thompson's writing has an honesty and directness that makes his compositions fresh and appealing. There's nothing artificial, pretentious or generic about Randy Thompson's music. Whether you consider it traditional country, roots or Americana, there's no question his work has a singular sensibility and quality. VINTAGE GUITAR - Randy captures the essence of authentic country music without working up a sweat. His music has swagger with substance, twang with meaning. .... You're gonna' love Randy Thompson. He understands what it takes to make authentic country music that's special. COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE (UK) - .. Surprisingly melodic and memorable hooks...impressive record. COUNTRY ABOUT.
COM - Randy presents his music without excuses, he simply sings his songs. He's worthy to try on the boots of Ol' Hoss himself. Randy doesn't sound LIKE Waylon Jennings. But there is a similarity... a lonesome growl in the low tenor voice, a cry in the Telecaster, a plaintive quality to the lyrics and a country-blues beat that just feels like Waylon. EXPRESSEN (Sweden) - 'In times when country music more and more has become a mainstream product, without any contact what so ever with the tradition that spawned it, this album is an extremely fresh breath of air. Nashville's male pin ups, and Thompson truly looks like something for the ladies, very seldom has this much pure country dirt under their nails.' TRUE WEST MAGAZINE - This Virginia native writes traditional-country, honky-tonk songs that are wholly original and fresh, yet seem to invoke sounds of yesteryear. I cannot help but feel a favorable comparison with classic Gordon Lightfoot in the heartfelt lyrics and character of the songs, as the foot-stomping tunes give way to a soul softly laid bare. CMT - Pulsating, cut-to-the-chase tales of love, regret and moving on, delivered with grit, swagger and a touch of class. RICKS COUNTRY REVIEW- **** 1/2 stars - Honesty and truth that seem to etch themselves in the memory banks of the listener. A great new CD that will keep you listening....will easily fit in the Americana play lists, and could easily be played on any country radio format.. ISA RADIO FRANCE (Mike Penna)- Usually when I listen to a good new CD, I have to find songs suitable to be broadcast.. The problem is totally different with him. I have to find the ones that I will not broadcast.. I really fell under the charm of his music. ROOTS REVIVAL -A very good mix of country, Americana, and alt.-country. Body and soul songwriting... Brilliant portrayals of loss, hope and acceptance. ABOUT COUNTRY MUSIC- **** stars - Randy Thompson is a new artist that is a stand out.. This disc is powerful straight through CENTREVIEW NEWSPAPER-Unflinchingly honest and touching WASHINGTON POST - It's not hard to connect the dots between Randy's unvarnished brand of country music and those who cast the die (Hank & Lefty)...
He's still a believer. 'That's Not Me'.... rings twangy and true. ROOTSTOWN MAGAZINE (Belgium) - The influences shine through his songs, but he's definitely got his own style...an album that grows on you. COUNTRY REVIEW.
COM- Laid-bare honesty, caught in lyrics that scout the heart and skirt the boundaries. Thompson has quickly claimed me as a fan. And he did it easily, all with a style nestled somewhere between edgy outlaw and gritty Americana. He is a man moving forward with a story to tell...
There is not one dud in the deck. TEXAS MUSIC KITCHEN- 'What a nice surprise. I find it's Waylon-esque style perfect for the blue highway, that is the CD player of my car. MUCIC ROW MAGAZINE- A Strong, True Singer RANDY THOMPSON-2004 BIO Randy Thompson isn't interested in t
