Customer Reviews
Overhyped - By: Greg Lovett, 03 Aug 2008 
I bought this CD expecting great things but I have to say having given it several listens now, I cannot see what the hype was about. Its pleasant enough, & there is some nice acoustic playing, but its just not special in any way. There are considerably better albums out there that deserve the publicity that this one has had.
Better than expected - By: Loopster, 06 Jul 2008 
I have to admit I avoided buying this album because everyone talked about it & I didn't think it would match up to the ratings. However, I did give in & I'm glad I did! I can't remember how many times I've played it & I don't get sick of it. It's a lovely, easy going album, perfect for chilling out to. One of my favourites has to be 'People should smile more'. If you want a good album, get this!!
Sensational - By: G. Bosley, 22 May 2008 Often enough when you buy an album based on listening to one record, you tend to flick through each track nodding & shaking your head as to whether you like it. But with this album, every song captured me, every song is catchy & punchy.
A brilliant album & would class as one of faves that i listen to ver & over again!! Waiting for a second album now!
Nice one - By: Outraged Teen, 19 Apr 2008 
Close your eyes, sing along & be transported into a variety of emotions. By listening you join a journey of expressing & exploring your greatest frustrations, convictions & thoughts. Newton Faulker sings a summer breeze into the polluted Hollywood music scene & gives us room to breathe through his soulful & whimsical tunes. Its comfort music, soothing for the soul & easy on the ears. Few 17 track CDs can capture your interest from start to finish but this one certainly tries. You know straight from the intro that the camp fire has been brought straight to you & by the final track 'lullaby', faulker has sung you into a peace that few musicians can nowdays.
If you decide against it you've missed out, its a rare find on todays scene. :)
Home Grown Can Be Good Too - By: The Wolf, 15 Apr 2008 The first time I heard this lad the great Leo Kottke came to mind.
Forty years his senior, his many recordings place muscular yet
refined guitar technique centre stage, whether as the main course
or supporting his rich but sometimes wayward baritone.
Mr Faulkner is likewise a robust technician whose percussive guitar style
supports a fine voice & songwriting of distinction.
His lyrics workmanlike; his melodies memorable.
'I Need Something'; 'Dream Catch Me' ; 'Gone In The Morning'; uptempo,
densely rhythmic & with a cool eye for a killer hook.
'Uncomfortably Slow'; 'Straight Towards The Sun'; 'Lullaby' & the tiny
but beautiful interlude 'Face (Her)' demonstrate an innate capacity
for tenderness & reflection.
The production is sympathetic & uncluttered.
There's nothing here that shouldn't be.
This classy debut points to a bright & boyant future.
