Reviews
MISSING BRIEFCASE (2008)
The Willamette Week, 01/08
"Arrowsmith sometimes hints of Ben Folds or Fountains of Wayne–employing a smart sense of humor and lots of key-heavy pop hooks."
Eartaste, 01/08 ("Pass By Palestine")
"Alex has allowed me to keep my sanity for over a year now."
The Willamette Week, 05/07 ("Nuke Song")
"You simply can't deny Arrowsmith's pop savvy."
The Willamette Week, 06/07 ("Going Insane for the McCain Campaign")
"The video for 'Going Insane for the McCain Campaign' is the singular most obnoxious thing I've ever heard in my life."
APPLEWINE (2006)
Grave Concerns, 08/07
"Beatles songs. Geeky, geeky Beatles songs."
Music-reviewer.com, 05/07
"This diverse mix of songs proves Arrowsmith is an eclectic songwriter that refuses to be pigeonholed . . . The songwriting is genius."
Pucknation.com, 01/07
"Possibly genius."
Smother Magazine, 01/07
"As catchy as the common cold."
Babysue, 01/07
"Applewine is full of nice, breezy, smart pop with a definite sense of humor."
Eartaste, 01/07 ("Update Your Blog")
"Great tune, great fun & pure up-to-date pop!"
Eartaste, 01/07 ("I Hope You're Never Crushed By Something Heavy")
"This guy both cracks me up and makes me want to listen to his wit and wisdom over and over."
Eartaste, 01/07 ("The Bevel Collector")
"It's jumpy, it's tasty, and it's funny."
Indie-music.com, 12/06
"This is an artist to keep an eye on."
CD Reviews by You, 12/06
"A catchy melody in every song along with very unique song writing."
The ChickenFish Speaks, 12/06
"Nice, laid-back college rock with a sense of humour and effortless talent."
THE ALBATROSS PROJECT (2004)
Delusions of Adequacy, 05/06 ("I Am the Ice Age")
"The production, which gives Arrowsmith's vocals a kind of late-80s new-wave edge, really highlight[s] the song."
A BUNCH OF SONGS (2002)
Eartaste, 05/07 ("Alien Jump Rope Party" and "Surgeon")
"Well, what can I say? Let's just say the surgeon forgot to wash his hands. The rest you absolutely have to hear for yourself."
