Hey everyone,
While we were out on the road the reviews for the new album started coming in. Here’s a host of them:
“An eclectic and exciting sound that defies genres….there’s something new on every track. Folk-inspired ballads like “City of Rain” and “All This Trouble” pull you in, and rousing tunes like “Sober Enough” heat your blood up; the quiet, festering energy behind “Start a War” made that track my album favourite. The Fugitives’ lyrics are smart and real, with enough wit and irony to make me listen on repeat. A band this multi-talented could run the risk of showing off all their skills, creating a confusing mess. On first listen, I wondered where the album was going, but The Fugitives manage to strut their stuff without leaving us behind.” – See (Edmonton)
“The latest batch of smart, literary folk tunes is an honest, hilarious and often poignant look at love and relationships — warts and all…. From the joys of co-habitation to the frustrations of being in a stifling relationship, Eccentrically We Love’s success lies in its vivid — and hyper-realistic — lyrics.” – Uptown (Winnipeg)
“Render(s) musical definition superfluous. And just when it seems safe to create a new genre of let’s say, ‘roots pop show tunes’, a song as moving as ‘City of Rain’ jumps in to redefine things once again. – Scene Magazine
“Much like K’naan who moved from rapping to singing, the Fugitives have a more musical approach to this disc… and this record could do for these wordsmiths what Troubador has done for the young Somalian-born rapper. On the title track they say “We are always talking but are we really saying anything?” Answer in the affirmative.” – Durhamregion
“The band makes excellent use of their vocal harmonies.” – Grayowl Point
“Elegant, thoughtful, and intelligent folk-music….it is hard not to be impressed with the dedication and concern which must have gone into making this album” – Midday Procrastination
“…showcases the talents of a promising young Canadian band.” – The Concordian (Montreal)
“A cheery flow of contemporary folk, displaying both light-hearted, playful styles and some dark and eccentric themes.” – McGill Tribune (Montreal)