BULLIES IN THE BACKYARD
Interview with Ana Lee, WOMT Nashville:
Rock & Blues Muse:
“There’s a lot of old-school genius here that younger artists will never have” - Mike O’Cull, Rock & Blues Muse
Americana Highways:
“North knows how to shape his words lyrically, add punch musically & leave a trail of his own melodic smoke. This guy North is no wanna-be…he’s got Authenticity. Capital A.” - John Apice, Americana Highways
Dusted:
“North’s best trick is the way he subverts expectations, framing sneaky, subversive thoughts in a genre of music more often turned towards sincerity." - Jennifer Kelly, Dusted Magazine
Americana UK:
"North’s vocals here have elements of David Byrne and stylings of the late Tony Joe White, with Hammond style keys and brass placing us in Muscle Shoals territory." - David Jarman, Americana UK
Americana Blues Scene:
“This record, song to song, is straight up American rock ‘n roll.” - Lauren Leadingham, Americana Blues Scene
ABOVE GROUND FOOLS
Robert Cristgau:
“An absolutely first-rate songwriter.” - Robert Christgau, Noisey
New Noise Magazine:
"One of the best albums so far this year." - Tom Haugen, New Noise Magazine
Stereo Embers Magazine, Top Ten Albums of the Year:
“This was the unsung masterpiece of the year" - Dave Cantrell, Stereo Embers Magazine
Dusted:
“One of the best records I've heard all year." - Jennifer Kelly, Dusted Magazine
Popdose:
"Raw, ballsy, good old fashioned powerhouse rock & roll." - Rob Ross, Popdose
Babsue:
"Ten instantly hummable tracks, several sound like potential hits" - Babysue.com