(on COULD'VE BEEN KING)
"Spectacular. Several gems attest to Packham's acerbic wit, to a love of language, to a brutal cynical streak...But no song provides more convincing evidence of Packham's mastery as a songwriter than the CD's centerpiece, the starkly acoustic 'Little Fish,' an elegy worthy of Beckett or Eliot."
-Greg Quill, The Toronto Star
"Like taking the best of Beatles pop, roots rock, blues and country Americana, stirring it up with a big dose of pop, Blair Packham takes the common and mundane and turns it into an insightful, storytelling song that speaks to the ears of your ears and the thinker behind your thoughts."
-www.CDBaby.com
"Packham's sophomore album shows why he's been heralded by Ron Sexsmith and others within the fraternity...care went into this clever and great album."
-www.popmatters.com
"'One Hit Wonder' alone is worth the cost of the entire Blair Packham album or any number of albums. Never mind that the subject matter itself is tantalizing enough--about a Bobby 'Boris' Pickett appearance-- the song's concept and execution is absolutely brilliant."
-Larry LeBlanc, Billboard
(on EVERYTHING THAT'S GOOD) "This set of superbly crafted pop is organic in every sense, tuneful,
honest, sharp-witted, and performed with style and confidence. If radio in
this city hadn't already gone to Hell in a handbasket, you'd be hearing
these colourful and lively songs again and again in an adult music format.
And loving them!"
-Greg Quill, The Toronto Star
"Packham has a knack for intelligent, hooky tunes that fans of Elvis
Costello, Matthew Sweet and ilk should make every effort to seek out.
Great playing, tight songs and lyrics make this release a winner."
-Stuart Derdeyn, Vancouver Province
"The lyrics are intelligent and poignant, and the melodies are strong.
Packham, who used to be with the Jitters, released this on his own label...
one of Canada’s best unsung pop writers.”
-Ross Porter, On the Arts, CBC Newsworld
"An album to remember from a great Canadian artist."
-Veronica Dean, The Gate
"A great summer disc, perfect for car stereo blasting...versatile voice and
pop smarts from one of Canada’s best unsung pop writers."
-Ron Sexsmith
" I think Blair Packham is one of the best soul singers this country has
produced...Now everyone can hear it. You can't learn that kind of feel.
Sure, the songs are top drawer pop but listen to that voice! It's got all
that lovely pain and longing sugar coated to go down just right."
- Craig Northey (Odds, Sharkskin)
"Clever-clever, lyric-driven pop with a chip on its shoulder. Music made by
people who can really play their instruments. Packham’s new disc, Everything
That’s Good, rocks."
- Kim Hughes, Now Magazine
" 'Everything That’s Good' is exactly that. It strikes a balance between
youthful exuberance and insightful maturity. Fun and depth: now that’s
satisfying! It’s a great album."
-David Matheson (Moxy Fruvous)
"A superb solo album."
-Kerry Doole, Tandem Magazine
"A voice so satisfying, you’ll scalp your Tom Jones tickets!! Well-crafted
melodic songs that stick to the roof of your head like peanut butter...And
for those who don’t ‘get’ metaphors: Blair Packham is a great singer and a
great songwriter."
- Mia Sheard
"There was no demand for this catchy music - Blair laboured over it because
he HAD to - to justify his existence as an artist...Nice chord movement,
welcome bridges, careful attention to melody, and clever wordplay demonstrate
the depth of this seasoned artist. Why, he even had the wisdom to ask me to
contribute a few guitar touches here and there. So call me biased."
-Kurt Swinghammer
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