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Album: Ride The Shadows |
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Toronto Star
“a brilliantly understated gem distinguished by a warm and raspy voice, honest and eloquent lyrics, and evocative acoustic guitar work…among the best of the year's roots/blues crop”
- Greg Quill, Toronto Star
Americana Homeplace Radio
“If you like literate blues-based Americana with a keen sense of melody, then check out Rob Lutes’ latest release.”
- Americana Homeplace Radio
Ottawa Citizen
“Widely recognized as a gifted songwriter.”
- Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen
Paroles et Musique
“Probably the best-kept secret on the Montreal folk-blues scene. A must for every fan of folk music.”
- Paroles et Musique
Montreal Gazette
“A strong effort that features a particularly strong vocal performance from Lutes, soul-searching lyrics that seek out both darkness and light and a tender cover of the Otis Redding classic That's How Strong My Love Is. In other words, well worth the wait.”
- Bernard Perusse, Montreal Gazette
Montreal Gazette
”His songwriting has developed a lyrical perception that allows him to tackle difficult subjects with depth.”
- Mike Regenstreif, Montreal Gazette
Ottawa Citizen
Ride the Shadows named TOP TEN CANADIAN CDs of 2007
- Ottawa Citizen
Montreal Mirror
“these quiet songs draw you in with a storytelling style that’s at once universal and uniquely Canadian.” 8/10
- Gerard Dee, Montreal Mirror
Le Net Blues
“There are artists that reach you through their songwriting, their melodies or their voice; Rob Lutes succeeds at all three... an album that cannot be ignored.”
- Patricia Clavel, Le Net Blues
American Connection
Ride the Shadows named Top 50 CDs of 2007
- American Connection
Sing Out!
“Montreal's Rob Lutes makes his music at the same intersection of blues, Americana, and singer-songwriter balladry that Chris Smither and David Van Ronk have inhabited so well. In his third album, Rob shows off smooth Piedmont style fingerpicking, a whisky baritone voice, and tasteful accompaniment on 12 soulful and powerful songs.”
- Sing Out!
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