Rainshadow Records: Press/REVIEWS

#5 album of 2006

#14 on Euro-Americana Chart / January 2007

"...the honesty and sincerity of this disc's every track hits long before the cleverly turned lyrics and the bevy of instruments he uses...and even the short, sweet instrumental tracks anchor the cohesiveness of this recording...It's rare that an artist hits such a stride on his first release, recalling so many greats (John Prine, David Allen Coe, and even a little Bobby Bare, Jr.) while standing out and demanding another listen."

"Easy vocals and slick instrumentation...combine with a winning lyrical talent...he produces a honeyed blanket of countryesque folk that harks back to numerous string driven combos such as The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and permutations of the Holy Modal Rounders/ Jeffrey Fredericks jug band sound...Nice laid back set capturing that folky American vibe...well worth checking out if you like that slightly mysterious cloud swirled rain soaked sitting around the stove type picking and singing."

"Sheehan shows strong songwriting talent with this upbeat, folksy collection of tunes backed up with some of Port Townsend's finest musical talent..."

...a fine first effort that shows off
Sheehan’s potential.

"Crisp and clean thoughtful Americana..."
(Staff Top Ten Picks for 2006; Honourable Mention)

3.5 stars (max 5)

(listed in Recommended Albums for 2006)