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ALBUM REVIEW in the year you were born September 5, 2012 “…a textbook example of how to do things right…the chatter about this one is likely to be more roar than whisper” ~ David Farrell, New Canadian Music	LIVE REVIEW September 23, 2012 “The band is undeniably prolific, but the songs all come across as thoughtful and heartfelt.” ~ Catherine, buying shots for bands
ALBUM REVIEW in the year you were born September 19, 2012 “good old-fashioned musical talent that combine soaring three-part harmonies, a host of instruments and storytelling.” ~ Meaghan Baxter, VUE Weekly	LIVE REVIEW December 25, 2012 “…the music is unmistakably folky in its style, there is a maturity and classic quality…[with] rich sounding guitars, catchy beats and singable melodies.” ~ Nadia Elkharady, examiner.com
ALBUM REVIEW in the year you were born September 21, 2012 “yet another triumph for graydon james & the young novelists.” ~ Michael Thomas, Gray Owl Point	ALBUM REVIEW in the year you were born September 25, 2012 “Rating: 4/5″ ~ Jesse Skinner, Toro Magazine
ALBUM REVIEW in the year you were born October 19, 2012 “…a full-blooded sound, at times reminiscent of The Band…their album is highly recommended” ~ Kerry Doole, Tandem Magazine	LIVE REVIEW October 11, 2012 “refreshingly unrivaled….a veritable country-fried cacophony”~ Sabrina Nanji, Post City
FEATURE August 24, 2012 Article published in August 24, 2012 edition of the Moncton Times & Transcript~ Ken Kelley, musicnerd.ca	INTERVIEW August 9, 2012 Visit the page to hear Graydon’s interview with Mike Trenholm from eastcoastkitchenparty.net
ALBUM REVIEW live at dublin st church December 5, 2011 “Live at Dublin St. Church is a picture of a strong band continuing to put on a strong performance.” ~ Michael, greyowlpoint.com	FEATURE March 24, 2011 “For fans of Blue Rodeo, The Band, and pre-weirdness Wilco, here are three last words: Step right up.” ~ John Sakamoto, The Toronto Star – Anti-Hit List
LIVE REVIEW March 22, 2012 “…if James keeps delivering performances like this, there’s no way he won’t rise to the top.” ~ Ian Gormely, exclaim.ca	PROFILE August 24, 2011 “Hearing them for the first time is simultaneously refreshing and familiar.” ~Ty Trumbull, postcity.com
INTERVIEW June 17, 2011 Michael from Grayowl Point sits down and chats with Graydon about life, the universe, and everything.	ALBUM REVIEW a small town eulogy “Attesting to talent that’s real and only just begun, A Small Town Eulogy is a work of unpretentious brilliance.” ~Nereida Fernandes, exclaim.ca
ALBUM REVIEW a small town eulogy May 11, 2011 “This EP is AMAZING. It starts small and builds, keeping you interested and intent on hearing what’s next.” ~ Martin, noisography (halifax)	LIVE REVIEW January 12, 2011 “I must say that Graydon James & The Young Novelists lived up to the good things I’ve heard and I’m looking forward to catching them again.” ~buyingshotsforbands.com