Music

Reviews of Forgiving Dreams

“After hearing Damon Buxton's new album Forgiving Dreams I can understand why producer Will Ackerman has high hopes for this artist. Like a writer who speaks volumes with a few words, Buxton's sparse style shouts to the rooftops that the musical voice you hear is one to be reckoned with. He is not so much minimalistic as he is precise. He never wanders from center. I do not suppose he will release an album of tone poems anytime soon. His music is distinctive enough to hear the stories in the songs. His subject matter is family first and perhaps a few current events, but all of it is in a palatable fingerstyle that is sure to please even finicky listeners.”

Rating: Good

RJ Lannan
New Age Reporter

“It’s hard to believe that even with all the great acoustic guitarists out there, Damon Buxton can enter the scene and not only stand out from the crowd but make it clear that the genre is far from being played out (would that this same statement apply to solo piano releases, but it doesn’t). It’s pretty simple, actually. If you enjoy “quiet” solo acoustic guitar instrumentals, Forgiving Dreams is highly recommended.”

Rating: Very Good

Bill Binkelman
New Age Reporter