Online Press
| Source | Review | |
|---|---|---|
| Jerseybeat.com: The Porchistas: Live Review Jim Testa |
"... The Porchistas Live captures the group's abundant charm, elegant harmony vocals, the wit of lead singer Alan Smith's lyrics, and the individual members' accomplished musicianship... " | |
| The Star-Ledger: The Baby Album Review Tris McCall |
"...a band both confrontational and warmhearted one with a real conscience and historical memory... " | |
|
Speak Into My Good Eye Chris Rotolo |
"At its most basic, this band is in the business of bringing smiles to the masses, and though the group's artistic complexities allow The Porchistas to work in various musical mediums, the accessibility remains and the enjoyment of seeing it performed live is undeniable" | |
| Baby Album Review Jim Testa - Jersey Beat: From the Editors Desk |
" Montclairs Porchistas call their music lyrically driven hippy punk, which certainly fits, although it doesnt really capture the breadth of these talented musicians songwriting. " | |
| The Porchistas show growth with The Baby Album Brendan Harte Gilsenan - NJ.com |
"With The Baby Album, the Porchistas have matured to the sounds of a band that is demanding to be looked upon with a bit of respect. " | |
| The Porchistas give birth to 'The Baby Album' Gwen Orel - The Montclair Times |
"...killer, interesting CD..." | |
| Lazlos Corner Lazlo Seltzer - blowupradio.com |
"THE PORCHISTAS return with their latest, and greatest so far, THE BABY ALBUM. " | |
| Local Noise Interview Hal B. Selzer - The Aquarian Weekly |
"With two new releases, a busy performing schedule and continuous writing and recording, The Porchistas look to a bright future. Theyve certainly come a long way from the days of the front porch..." | |
| Merging Scenes Jim Testa - Newark Star-Ledger |
"For reasons that nobody really seems to understand, New Jersey's underground music scene has blossomed into a hotbed of traditional, homespun Americana in the last few years, and that trend was never more evident than on Friday at Tierney's Tavern in Montclair." | |
| Montclair Rock City Tris MCall - Newark Star-Ledger |
"Montclair has become one of the cornerstones of New Jersey rock. And in the face of severe cuts to the local arts council, the scene is thriving." | |
| Newark Star-Ledger Tris McCall |
"One of the year's most intriguing local releases: Its smart and cutting punk rock" | |
| Jersey Beat: From The Editors Desk - Jim Testa |
"Like Ween, they’re not afraid to shred and
show off their chops on occasion, and also like
Ween, they seem incapable of being serious for too
long." | |
| The Montclair Times Richard Antone |
"When asked if the band's song "Nuke The World" might owe some of its tone to a Randy Newman song, Falzer said (Newman's) "Political Science" is a great tune." | |
| The Newark Star-Ledger Tris McCall | "The Garden State is rocking again; better still, the rest of the nation is taking notice." | |
| Indie Rebellion |
"The album includes 10 tracks which totals over 30 minutes of rock goodness" | |
| Baristanet.com Erika Bleiberg |
"You wouldn't consider Alan Smith, front man for the Montclair band The Porchistas, to be a snow bird, though he does manage to spend three months (yes, between January and March) each year living in a tropical rainforest. |
