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Portland Mercury//December, 2010

A roustabout troubadour cut from the same swath of cloth as David Dondero or Frank Turner (whom he has toured alongside) English makes you want to strip away the responsibilities of everyday life, and hit the vast open rails with a bindle in one hand and a battered guitar case in the other. EZRA ACE CARAEFF

Willamette Week//August, 2011

(SWELL POP SONGS)  …the tattooed troubadour’s sophmore full-length contains some fantastic tunes – “Beast! Upright!” is a smartly delivered gem that reminds a bit of  New Morning-era Dylan; “All Hours” is all strange breakbeats, twang and tacit heartbreak,  songs that shouldn’t be ignored. CASEY JARMAN

The Boston Phoenix//February, 2009

Once again, we’re treated to English’s instantly recognizable rasp over a suite of smartly written pop, but this time, the swirl of strings, pianos, organs, and guitars provide a lush elaborate setting for his voice – it might be the best he’s ever sounded. CARLI CARIOLI

Rocksound Magazine (UK)//November 2007

In the sweaty intimacy of London’s most endangered live music venue, acclaimed solo artist Joshua English takes the stage. Heavily tattooed and deadpan in manner, his folk tinged with bluegrass soul enraptures the already packed room, provoking fervent applause.

The Evening Post (Bristol, UK)//September 2007

“Married In Memphis,” the quietest song of his set, was a brave choice to start with as the punters were still shuffling through the door. “Table Wine” and “Miles” raised the energy, but it was always Joshua’s beautifully clear voice that dominated these delicate tunes.

The Day (New London, CT)//April 2007

English sounds like a genetic experiment fusing the best possibilites of Ricky Nelson and Ben Folds. He forges short, witty, instantly fetching material, and has always had a fine reputation as a galvanizing live performer. RICK KOSTER