NEWS...
- WATCH VIDEO: DVD album trailer
- 225 college radio stations are now playing "Your Kind Words".
- Article: "The Patriot Ledger"
- Article: "Metronome Magazine: Cover Story"
- Article: "Boston College proud of alum's latest musical effort"
"... Extremely clever and powerful. A Promising alt-singer/songwriter."
USA Today
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"Rich Schroder’s new album, Your Kind Words, is such a relief. Channeling the classic musicians that inspired him in his youth — from Bob Dylan to Arlo Guthrie — Schroder teamed up with veteran engineer Kenny Lewis to use some new techniques to get that old, soulful sound. "
EQ Magazine
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"...Rich Schroder offers not mere anecdotes or incidents, but he creates vivid characters who take on fully fleshed out lives before our eyes and ears, each brimming with emotional nuances and twists and turns of fortune."
All Music Guide
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"Your Kind Words is a nice solo debut from this clever, storytelling singer/songwriter from Boston, featuring a cover of “In Spite of Me” by Mark Sandman of Morphine."
Cincinnati City Beat
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"... Bittersweet, dire, regretful and redemptive: folk-rock nuggets that stick to the brain. ‘‘Your Kind Words’’ is one of the most refreshingly unpretentious singer/songwriter records we’ve heard in quite a while."
The Patriot Ledger
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"...One of the finest local recordings I've heard in sometime... Featuring exemplary musicianship and songs that resonate with a genuiness, expect to see Schroder nominated for a Boston Music Award."
Metronome Magazine
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"An album of intense lyrics and captivating melodies."
The Heights, Boston College Student Newspaper
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"Your Kind Words is my kind of music. Sometimes deep, sometimes playful, always good. A superlative debut effort... 4 Stars."
ADDReviews.com
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"Schroder’s thoughtful, sometimes tongue-in-cheek lyrics lure the listener in and it’s clear that he comes from the songwriting school of telling a tale rather than just rhyming fluff lyrics. "
Skope Magazine
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"...Songwriting that recalls Paul Simon at times. A fun and entertaining listen that is perfect for a nice long road trip. "
Smother Magazine
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"While there are passing hints to artists like John Maher during this album, what ultimately results from “Your Kind Words” is something that has little in the way of ties to anything that has been previously released. Schroder will be around the music industry for quite a few more years, and it would not be too terribly surprising to see his star rise with subsequent albums."
Neufutur
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"...Truly great songwriting with especially distinctive and intriguing lyrical narratives... An extremely great storyteller who deserves a listen."
TAXI.com
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"Boston singer/songwriter Rich Schroder harkens stylistically towards Springsteen, with a gritty vocal style ala John Mayer."
Music Morsels
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"...Best of all is the exemplary closing piece, a murder-narrative titled “Green River Killer” that is not only craftsman like but also downright riveting, and is the sort of material I’d like to hear more of."
The Noise
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"Rich Schroder is undeniably a talented lyricist."
INK19
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