“With this batch of ragged-but-right country originals, he's clearly ahead of the curve.”
-CMT
“…fresh tunes from a very fresh face in Americana.”
-CMT
“One of my favorite CD’s currently in my rotation.”
-Kelly Dearmore - The Gobblers Knob
“These are amazing songs that provide thoughtful lyrics presented with unexpected twists. The music is the best of Americana.”
-Transmellinial Blog
“It takes a courageous performer to swing the door wide open on a record, and it takes a skilled one to make you want to come inside to hum, sing, and dance along.”
-Rick Cornell - Country Standard Time
“Allen Thompson is a child of the south, soaking up the culture and the southern gothic experiences in equal measure. The lessons learned and the music heard are showcased in his tales.”
-The Alternate Root Magazine
“Sometimes, Allen Thompson sounds like he’s just barely hanging on at the edge of frenzy. Whether he’s fueled by angst or ecstasy is a good question.”
-Vintage Guitar Magazine
“Allen Thompson is one of the best new artists to come out of the South in recent times.”
-Chuck Leavell
"I especially enjoyed Thompson, who has dialed into a sound that could only really fall under the Americana category, with its acoustic/electric fusion and its bright melodic songcraft."
-Craig Havighurst
"Allen makes music that is the very heart of Country & Americana music. The kind of song that’s honest, not sugar coated, & has the ability to stand the test of time."
-Music City Interactive
“Forgive Me” appears on the album 26 years released in 2009 and if that’s anything to go by I’m sure Allen has a bright future." - Harvey Kent Robinson (Monkeywhale.com
