The indie review site Babysue just posted their Applewine review:

Alex Arrowsmith is a man with enormous talent and potential. Currently one of the thousands upon thousands of obscure home recording artists toiling away in obscurity, this man’s music stands out because there is substance in his recordings. Instead of merely throwing junk together and calling it music (which is what many underground artists are guilty of doing), Alex has a wonderful sense of melody, is astutely tight on the instruments he plays, and has a great voice. This is the fifth album that Alex has recorded and released. Applewine is full of nice, breezy, smart pop with a definite sense of humor. Although not a perfect album, listening to this CD is like watching a photograph develop…Alex may very well still be searching for his own unique sound and voice. But our instincts tell us that…if he keeps heading in the direction that this album hints at…he will very soon find himself a favorite with fans and reviewers. Our favorite tracks are “Land of Dainty Wonder” and “Corn Dog Shaped Like California.” Our hope is that Mr. Arrowsmith will be encouraged…rather than discouraged…by a rating of four plus plus plus…because in creating this month’s reviews we tossed quite a large number of CDs while opting to spin and absorb Applewine. Good stuff, well done. (Rating: 4+++)

Sweetness! Thanks Babysue. (I hope they don’t mind me reprinting their review here…I’m not quite sure what the etiquette for that kind of thing is? I think it’s okay as long as I link back to them?)

Read it on their site here.

Have a good New Year my children.

Yearly,
Alex