"Capturing the giant magnitude of tiny moments. Shine on you crazy diamond in the rough." --MAGNET
"Mr. Jessee's murmuring, barely-there vocals compliment his bandmates' lulling folk-rock. The album's title track--a tender, piano-driven lament--could ably serve as a soundtrack for any long drive home."--THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Somewhere between the intimacy of Nick Drake and the enveloping warmth of Burt Bacharach's 70's songwriting disciples." --PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY
"Jessee reveals a more aching, hushed side to his craft that owes as much to Sparklehorse (which, coincidentally, shares a member in guitarist Alan Weatherhead) as it does the lonely landscapes of Being There-era Wilco. And even in Jessee's most introspective moments, the sparkling folk-pop arrangements of Hotel Lights conjure a breezy autumn whimsy."--SPIN
"The craft of Firecracker People is nothing short of superb." ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"This tender, atmospheric sophomore effort is a beauty that falls somewhere between the twangier side of Wilco and the impressionist hush of Elliott Smith. With his rustic vocals and layers of instruments, "Firecracker" pops with a pleasing low-key energy and sense of handmade melancholy." --THE BOSTON GLOBE
"Hotel Lights' songs are deceptively quiet and unassuming, yet have the capacity to steal a way into your soul."--POP MATTERS
Small town waitresses, naked palm readers, walking home in the cold, pay phones and trains. Hotel Lights plays melancholy and beautiful songs about small, human scenes-- spot lit moments enclosed and illuminated.
What a great sound! I absolutely love "Blue Always Finds Me" Thanks for the add. I've got a few tracks up, if you get a chance, let me know whatcha think. Cheers from up the hudson in Poughkeepsie, NY!
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Hey! Listen in to Arboles on KSUN this Sunday at 4pm! I'll be playing some new songs off the upcoming EP. Just go to ksunradio.com and click at the top of the page!
Thank you so much for the friendship and also for your beautiful songs and the attractive sensibility in your vocals and in your play of guitar and piano,nice musicians,good rythmic,big emotion. Pleasant and long musical journey.
hey just stoped to say there was 4 album version songs up from the upcomeing tried to grow album if you get the time stop in to say hi and check them out thanks