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"He incorporates rootsy, acoustic folk with a bluesy, almost hip-hop-like sense of rhythm. West is a funky, acoustic pop songsmith with a flare for lyricism and rich melodies."
- Matthew Godbey - Post & Courier (Charleston, SC)

"West's clean guitar and polished voice feel like warm sunshine through a car window."
- Andrew Richkey - Independent Weekly (Raleigh, NC)

"He brings smoothness to the singer/songwriter genre that creates something a bit more transitory than simple emotive storytelling. West uses a blend of acoustic folk, alternative country, bluegrass, and even a bit of blues to create a very original sound I can honestly say I've never encountered before. From start to finish, the way West brings these sounds together with his comforting vocals is nothing short of magic."
- Thomas Szewc - Indie-Music.com (click for full review)

" The introspective, folk singer uses a vodka voice to infuse his music with an intimate familiarity. His poetic, crossroads commentary is ideally suited to the acoustic guitar.. ."
- Jade Walker - Siren Song Magazine (click for full interview)

"Comfort & Soul. The versatility is only part of what makes his music intriguing. West makes his music accessible to the listener on multiple levels. His voice is familiar, like he is singing only to the ears who hear him. Yet his music, the folk and bluegrass roots, have listeners tapping their feet and nodding their heads."
- Angela Cruz - Encore Magazine (click for full interview)

"A Rhythmic adventure... a light rail through beat town... you just may get distracted and miss your stop."
- Henry Hallet - host of Simple Folk KXCI fm91.3 (Tucson, AZ)

“Uplifting. A warm, comfortable sound. ”
- Beth Clyman - KINK fm102 Local Spotlight (Portland, OR)

“A favorite of those Delta Blues/Folk lovin' Types. Never performing a song the same way twice. This crooner is a storyteller with a soft touch. Check him out. ”
- headout - Willamette Week (Portland, OR)

" the Northwest or Southeast? ...the beauty that merges between the regions comes in the form of music. Sounds of sultry guitar riffs and laid-back vibes... Will West meets in the middle"
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Shea Carver - Encore Magazine (click for full interview)

“ Crisp & Calming... a meditative Ani DiFranco / Dave Matthews lovechild.”
- Music Liberation Project (Portland, OR)

 


For the Album - Reconstruction (Nov '04)

2004 Siren Award Nominations:
by Siren Song Magazine
Male Artist of the Year
"Razor's Edge" - Song of the Year -(from the album
Reconstruction)

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His music is energizing and very pure.Will West succeeds on this album to absorb a listener into moody and soulfully created compositions.
- Henk te Veldhuis - Bridge Guitar Reviews

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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