'Sonic Dreamer' (2010) Some Reviews:

(see also "Songs From The Films Of David Lynch", "Why Dogs Howl At The Moon", "Audio Addiction" and "Full Moon Over Wowtown" reviews pages)

"There's always a feeling you're listening to something different, something knowingly funny, and something very very special." 8/10 -Drowned In Sound (read the whole review here)

"Strangely addictive and enchanting...one of the most imaginative and innovative releases this year". - Melissa York, Supersweet.org

"Truax is something of a maverick. He invents his own instruments and rhythm machines using them to create smartly layered, thoroughly odd-ball folk which goes well beyond the novelty of its instruments." 4/5 -LeedsGuide

"As the title suggests, you can quite imagine that these sonic wraiths came to be in the waking dream of a creatively hotwired mind.
Some artists become seminal due to their accessibility; stoic, workaday lyrics and universal relevance to the state of the contemporary mind. Truax is perhaps most memorable for providing a complete counterpoint to this, producing songs which are both aurally and lyrically obtuse, at an intentional but wonderful counterpoint to the mainstream." 4/5 -Carla Washbourne, NARC read this whole review here

 

"Thomas Truax, inventor, musician, and general oddity, has created an album of such a bizarre calibre that it takes a few listens to begin to really appreciate it. But it is worth the effort. His music is as original as his instruments are. His strangeness and innovation make this album a truly unique piece of music that I highly recommend.
9/10 Jaymi McCann, NeverEnoughNotes.co.uk

 

"A fascinating development in the textural and lyrical palette of one of the UK's most interesting solo artists... When dazzled by the lunacy of a Thomas Truax live show it's easy to overlook the innate musical skill that he has developed over years spent gigging the length and breadth of the British Isles. Aside from the noise collages Truax can write a ballad that hits you right in the heart...Leaves the listener hoping for the day when he rises from his status as cult pioneer, and achieves the recognition he so richly deserves." -Sebastian Reynolds, The Quietus