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"...one of the leading
singer-songwriters on the current scene... highly original... He's a
young man who is wise beyond his years. Caswell sings with charming
warmth in his voice. By the end of the CD you want to know this man."
- Rich Warren, Sing Out! |
| “Like a modern Phil Ochs tilting at windmills... with
voice just a bit south of James Taylor... Caswell uses lyrics as
weapons of mass intelligence... If there is an award for the year's
most politically incisive composition, this should be in the running...
And while the lyrics stand out, the music is there as well. Caswell is,
indeed, the whole package.” -
Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange |
| "Jud Caswell is much
more than a great singer and guitar player, Jud's songs take you
into the storyteller's world with clear images and characters that come
to life for the listener." -David
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Folkwax gives "Blackberry Time" a 9, saying, “Caswell's
fluent, warm, honey-like melodies and his undoubted skill with his
six-string piece of wood and steel... both constitute aural delights...
Jud Caswell is a rare and eloquent song poet who truly deserves your
time and your God-given listening apparatus...”
- Arthur Wood, founding editor of FolkWax
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"Jud is a marvelous
writer. He astonished me at Kerrville with a perfect song, 'Blackberry
Time.' I use it as an example in my Berklee lyric writing
classes."
- Pat
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“[Jud] has been working on his curveball this spring –
going boldly in directions listeners haven't heard before while still
maintaining... his familiar voice, summer-day warm acoustic guitar and
poetic storytelling. Masterfully
done...” - Times Record
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"Jud Caswell captures the
American experience through carefully crafted songs while instantly
setting a tone of "we're all friends here" with his audiences. He is
truly a new songwriter to be treasured." - Scott Hayward, Tupelo Music
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"I sat
there, warm cup of tea in hand, watching the flame on my candle flicker
and listened to his soothing voice and guitar telling stories of
life... Jud's stories are our stories. And sitting there, I was
connected with this room full of humans who were moved by our common
experience. Jud’s quiet, rich voice held us suspended. I filled
up on chocolate desserts and listened to his 17 years of songwriting
experience tell my life."
-Jackie Kelley, South
Shore Express
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| “Blackberry Time... is a lesson in the
craft and process of award-winning songwriting... sophisticated, deeply
thoughtful... this new release takes [Jud] to the next level. He's just
an enormously talented lyricist, composer, performer, and producer...
It's only a matter of time before he's discovered by the rest of the
world; you should discover him now.” - Mainetoday.com (read
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"Maine's Jud Caswell is one of those expert,
multigifted folk singers who are surprisingly unknown outside their
home territory. Caswell's guitar playing is elegant, his voice both
personable and tuneful, his songs neatly crafted, his sound imbued with
warm energy." -Boston Herald< o:p>
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”Clever, well-groomed lyrics, percussive guitar
playing and a powerful yet tender voice... reminded me of Ellis Paul in
intensely personal songs that offer slices of life and lovely
imagery…” – Dirty
Linen. Read
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Boston’sMetronome Magazine selects Lost & Found as a Top 5 CD for
April, 2004. ”Caswell is a superb acoustic fingerpicking style
guitarist. Inject his warm, friendly voice and these compositions
soar… Expect Caswell and his music to grow in stature with every
listen of this CD.” -
Metronome. Read
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Jud Caswell matches lyrics
that are sentimental and personal but never cloying with a style of
acoustic-guitar picking that is equally full of bright detail." -
Boston Phoenix |
| Take a little bit
of Paul Simon, mix it with James Taylor, Bob Dylan and Shawn Colvin,
and you’ve got Jud Caswell… “Lost &
Found,” is a terrific listen. Caswell’s lyrics have
soul… he evokes a full range of emotions… this is music
you will listen to over and over again. – Port City
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"A true self-reliant, gifted musician... Lost & Found is
a treasure for any music fan...This album is a gem, showcasing his
songwriting ability and his beautiful guitar work… a classic
example of the powerful gift that music can bring to others." - Michele
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| Jud Caswell's music is a
wonderful blend of humor and pathos, combined with intelligent and
witty lyrics. Jud is a great representative of the modern folk genre."
- Randi Kirshbaum, Director of Programming, Portland Radio
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"With the plethora of
singer-songwriters out there, it takes a distinctive voice and material
to stand out, and this Brunswick resident has both."
- Lucky Clark, Kennebec Journal. Read
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| "Jud Caswell… will
engage your ear with deft guitar playing and then win you over with his
well honed writing & vocal skills…”- Chris Darling,
Host of "Us Folk" on WMPG, FM 90.9/ 104.1 Portland,
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Alan Lewis of the New
England Scrapbook praises Lost & Found, drawing comparisons to Dave
Mallett, Brooks Williams and Ellis Paul.Read the article... |
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"This magna cum
laude graduate of Dartmouth College has musical smarts - as the 14
self-penned tracks on this, his fourth album, prove. I can't sing the
praises of this glistening CD enough!" - Kennebec Journal. Read
more...
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"Shaping chords and
lyrics deftly together with a talented ear and truly substantive guitar
skills, Caswell has found a niche in the New England community as a
musician of formidable power." Steppin' Out Read
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