Reviews for “Redemption Road”:
DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE
“A gorgeous album, a great display of Smith‘s many talents from composition and song-crafting to technical ability and delivery. An album that you should add to your collection immediately.”
DAILY MUSIC ROLL
“Well-revered country music artist Greg Smith’s latest album ‘Redemption Road’ carries forward the artist’s legacy with a delightful musical representation. Greg’s unwavering vocal skills and a honey-dripping voice meander through the soundscape and make an indulgent lyrical approach.”
WARLOCK ASYLUM
“Based out of Savannah, Georgia, the modest, but highly talented singer and songwriter Greg Smith delivers another exceptional work with his new album titled ‘Redemption Road’… excelling lyricism for an experience that music lovers are sure to enjoy.”
JUST FAME
“…a mesmerizing work by Greg Smith in his new album ‘Redemption Road’”.
Reviews for “In the Vicinity of Miracles”:
WARLOCK ASYLUM
“Miracles” is a work of art that holds a tremendous depth as a musical composition in theory. Greg Smith emerges once again with a lesson for us all.
Read the full Warlock Asylum review here.
WHICH COAST
Throughout the (title track), Smith’s soft vocals do a wonderful job of pairing with the backing instrumental; it truly feels like you are living a moment in Smith’s life as he ponders if he’s “the only one on Earth who cannot find the light”. “In the Vicinity of Miracles” stands as one of the more emotional and explorative songs I have heard recently.
Read the full Which Coast review here.
SHE-WOLF (Germany) (The review on the site is in German, so I’m posting the English translation here.)
Wherever Greg Smith is has musical quality! “In the Vicinity of Miracles” is a…testament to the musical talent of Greg Smith, who not only writes great melodies and conjures up sound designs from his sleeve, but also one is a vocal hit that writes great songs. Here, fans of handmade, honest music should definitely pay attention!
Read the full review, in German, here.
BEACH SLOTH
Always patient, Greg Smith lets the song build up in a way that feels majestic. Going for a slight nod for the cinematic, the gradual pacing adds to its profound poetry storytelling. “In the Vicinity of Miracles” shows off Greg Smith’s deft skill in creating a universe that feels so vital and real.
Read the full Beach Sloth review here.
WOKE CHIMP
Greg’s vocal color is soft and emotive. His songwriting style is authentic and clearly expresses some of his most personal and insightful meditations. Fans of Greg Smith, as well as those who appreciate creative new music, will definitely want to hear this single.
Read the full Woke Chimp review here.
SKOPE MAGAZINE
“In the Vicinity of Miracles”: Greg Smith demonstrates his deft piano playing skills. Lyrically, “In the Vicinity of Miracles” contains some self-reflection. He sings: “Am I the strange one/Different from the rest/Is that a bad thing?/In the vicinity of miracles…” Smith acknowledges he may have his quirks, as does everyone, but it is beneficial to own and accept these quirks. At the end, he goes on to comfort himself and listeners, singing “It’s gonna be alright.” And it is.
Read the full Skope Magazine review here.
THE BANDCAMP DIARIES
The vocals are incredibly emotional and expressive, echoing the sound of influential performers such as Michael Stipe (R.E.M.) as well as some of Bruce Springsteen’s most intimate moments (Think Philadelphia, or the songs on Nebraska). The song’s lyrics have a personal, introspective feel, which is so relatable and insightful.
Read the full Bandcamp Diaries review here.
DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE
Greg Smith has always had a way with understatement. Here, with “In the Vicinity of Miracles”, he takes that idea to its logical conclusion. The main instrument here is space, something which is often overlooked, but which is the most readily available sound to any writer. It is the space that adds the brooding silence which lingers as the piano notes fade. It is the space which allows the guitar notes to fully sound out as they drift away. It is the space which allows you to ponder the words before the next line is gracefully ushered in. Space is something that Greg Smith has turned into an art form in its own right.
Read the full Dancing About Architecture review here.
Reviews for “Waiting for the Truth”:
WARLOCK ASYLUM
“‘Waiting For the Truth’ is nothing less than a masterpiece. The song’s crafty acoustic guitar strums are remarkable. The track opens with some handsome measures of piano before it leads into its folk-rock escapade that brings yesterday into the heights of today. Smith’s easy-to-follow lyricism and elegant prose add a priceless depth to the beauty of the track.”
Read the full Warlock Asylum review.
JAMSPHERE
“Every once in a blue moon, an artist jumps out at you with an album so authentic, honest and unexpected, it reignites your passion for music. It enters all your playlists, you get it stuck on repeat and you recommend it to all your friends. Greg Smith is one of those artists, and ‘Waiting for the Truth’ is one of those songs. Stella songwriting.”
Read the full Jamsphere review.
INDIE MUSIC DISCOVERY
“Grabbing us from the first note with a beautiful piano progression, ‘Waiting For The Truth’ transitions into an acoustic-driven, harmonica-spiced jam which features some mighty fine guitar work. If you are in need of some worthwhile Georgia-grown Folk and Americana music, Greg Smith has the fix you need.”
Read the full Indie Music Discovery review.
Reviews for the single “What This Is”:
BEACH SLOTH
"With 'What This Is', Greg Smith crafts a timeless story, one that feels truly universal."
Read the full Beach Sloth review.
WARLOCK ASYLUM
"Based out of the beloved city of Savannah, Georgia, prolific singer and songwriter Greg Smith has a taste for music like no other. 'What This Is' carries a delicious country-rock flavor that is truly inspiring. A beautiful song that will have you focused on the repeat button for quite some time."
Read the full Warlock Asylum review.
THE BANDCAMP DIARIES
"'What This Is' is a spot-on example of how to make music that highlights the traditional hallmarks of a genre, while retaining a genuine, personable approach."
Read the full Bandcamp Diaries review.
DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE
"Country tones meet balladic indie, brooding folk music waltzing with dark and portentous pop music…it’s difficult to really pin down, but then all of the best songs are!"
Read the full Dancing About Architecture review.
INDIE MUSIC DISCOVERY
"With a strong foundation in Americana and folk styles, Greg delivers an acoustic-driven, fiddle- infused, desert rock-esque single that is hauntingly awesome."
Read the full Indie Music Discovery review.
XTTRA WAVE
"Greg Smith’s touch is light and dreamy, and the folk music is so elegant as to resist stereotyping."