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The Men with Strong Arms / Press

“Great sound with big harmonies, loverly singing.”

Genevieve Tudor - Sunday Folk, BBC Radio Shropshire.

“Sunshine Street is a terrific new album of smoky, almost jazzy songs by The Men With Strong Arms. If you like music that mixes excellent playing with thought-provoking lyrics - and of course you do, cos you ain't daft - then get hold of Sunshine Street. It's fab .”

Phil Widdows - Folkcast

“Great songwriting and original arrangements.”

Colum Sands - Folk Club, BBC Radio Ulster

“Most enjoyable and refreshingly different. Never mind Strong Arms – the harmonies and songs are strong enough to lift the heart.”

Frank Hennessy - Celtic Heartbeat BBC Radio Wales

“This album reflects an intriguing mix of poetic, perceptive lyrics, folky-jazz overlaid with blues funked Americana, laced with contemplative vocals. If that little lot doesn't spark your interest then I guess not much will.The musicianship is as slick as you like with tight-as-a-tick harmonies hitting each song spot on.”

Tim Carroll - FolkWords

“The trio play contemporary folk with shades of Jazz, rock and Bluesy Americana, but with a very British sensibility that shares kinship with names like Ray Davies, Vinny Peculiar and other observers of ordinary lives. This is an assured debut that deserves to be heard beyond Brightons borders. These strong arms warrant a big hand.”

Mike Davies - Folking.com

“One of the major strengths of the CD is the quality of the vocal harmonies which are very reminiscent of Crosby Stills Nash and Young, achieving a soaring vocal sound on many of the songs. It is the track The Men with Strong Arms itself I find most satisfying. Written with a tactile skill and arranged beautifully, The Men with Strong Arms allows both the intricate vocal and subtle instrumental performances to shine brightly. I thoroughly enjoyed this EP, it ended too soon and I look forward to hearing more.”

Mike Rolland - FATEA

“What I like about "Sunshine Street" is that this twenty seven minute opus holds your attention from first to last with its poignant commentary and very classy feel. Jon london delivers a combination of adept lyrics, soaring vocals and sublime music. The Sussex threesome perform all the compositions in such a way as to leave the listener not only wanting more but also what else will be to come. A very nice album. 8/10 .”

Keith Sinclair - ELOBF