“With a voice like a well-worn, smoke-seasoned coat, Thom’s latest collection crackles with timeless songs, and sublime instrumentation from a collection of the East Coast’s finest musicians.”
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Bob Mersereau, CBC New Brunswick
“Thom Swift is exploring important questions we all (hopefully) ask ourselves: How do you live a good life? What are the ways to find real happiness? He looks at humanity and decency, and finds answers in small, but still heroic lives. His deep baritone will also help you find the faith that things are going to work out fine, if we all just take care of each other.”
Dave Gunning, Singer-Songwriter
About The Legend of Roy Black…”I can’t wait for people to hear this record. Thrilled to have been one of the lucky ones to hear it a few times already. It’s like a hug each time you play it. Powerful and beautiful.”
Times & Transcript
“The Fortunate Few is one of Swift’s most definitive musical statements to date. His songwriting comes from the heart and deals with subject matters that matter to him. Perhaps even more importantly, the general population will have little trouble identifying with Swift’s songs as well.” – Times & Transcript, Moncton
What’s Goin On
“I look forward to a new Thom Swift album like I look forward to a Daniel Lanois offering – with bated breath. If you are a fan of his music, you are going to put this album in heavy rotation. If you are new to his sound, this album will make you buy the back catalogue. I give The Fortunate Few a swift thumbs up!” – What’s Goin On
Cape Breton Post
“The Fortunate Few is an excellent CD that would add to any collection. It will allow you to savour a beer or sip a glass of wine and just enjoy the music…and this is good music!” – Cape Breton Post
The Daily Gleaner
“With fresh, rootsy riffs and mature, honest stories of life, love, and family, Thom Swift is an artist taking the time to look deep into himself and recognize what truly matters. This is an artist who can do so many things with a guitar, but considerate listeners will hear elements of swampy blues, heartland folk, and Springsteenian roots-rock pulsing throughout the album. It’s an important step forward for one of the Maritimes’ best artists.” – Adam Bowie, columnist with The Daily Gleaner, juror for the Polaris Music Prize.
Halifax Magazine
“The Fortunate Few is a polished, thoughtful album…each song is an earnest, heartfelt look at the human condition.” – Halifax Magazine
Here Magazine, New Brunswick
“Driven by the same haunted musical spareness that drives Emmylou Harris’ Wrecking Ball, lyrics take centre stage throughout The Fortunate Few.” – Here Magazine, New Brunswick
The News
“… brilliant roots – acoustic craftsmanship.” – The News, New Glasgow, NS
