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Tomi Swick
Stalled Out in the Doorway
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Come in 2s
2. Wait Until Morning
3. Everything Is Alright
4. Still in the Light
5. I Trust In (Family)
6. Sorry Again
7. Habits
8. A Night Like This
9. Listen Isa
10. Easy Company
11. I'll Sea You Again
12. Stalled out in the Doorway - Tomi Swick, Lopata, Ron

CD Details

All Artists: Tomi Swick
Title: Stalled Out in the Doorway
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Wea/Warner
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 9/11/2006
Album Type: Import
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop
Styles: Contemporary Folk, North America, Adult Contemporary, Singer-Songwriters, Adult Alternative
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 825646361120, 825646361168

Synopsis

Amazon.com

From the opening strands of "Come in 2s" from Tomi Swick's debut disc, Stalled Out in the Doorway, two very distinguishable sonic evocations come to mind. Radiohead has undeniably influenced Swick instrumentally, but when it comes to vocals, the Hamilton-based singer offers up an unlikely oscillation between Tom Yorke and Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane. With an ear for creating soaring melodies with memorable pop hooks, Swick's debut is infectious, filled with expansive melodies that could transfer easily from rock to soul or that could even work on Broadway. "Wait Until Morning" is a perfect example of the vastness of Swick's songwriting while "I Trust in (Family)" with it's '70s style provides an interesting mini-symphony for listeners. Swick's one danger is also his most compelling draw: His voice is gorgeous, but tends to deliver only one emotion, an absolute ache of a tone, painting each song with the same desperate, passionate landscape. That aside, Stalled has a number of high points--most find Swick leaving his more complex sound behind for quiet, straight-ahead musical journeys. "Listen Isa" features Swick alone on piano and is quietly compelling, while "I'll See You Again" shows how his emotive vocals charm listeners with a simple love song. File this under sensitive (but not saccharine) singer/songwriters. --Denise Sheppard

CD Reviews

Not Stalled Out at the border - Tomi enters the USA

Buster Bonez | Edmonds, WA United States | 11/26/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I never heard of Canadian artist Tomi Swick until I saw him in concert as the opener for the Goo Goo Dolls in Seattle. He only had about half-an-hour to play as many songs as he could before the GGD's came out, but he made the most of this opportunity. A rather big guy in stature, Tomi looked and dressed more like one of the roadies than the penner of some great songs. His song selection showed his vocal talents and he took complete ownership of his songs on stage. First time listeners will probably quickly jump on "Still In The Light", "Wait Until Morning", and his first single "A Night Like This", but it won't take long until "Everything Is Alright", "I Trust In (Family)", "Habits" and "Stalled Out In The Doorway" become part of the regular rotation. After the show he was very cordial while mingling with concert-goers and was genuinely interested in hearing their feedback. I had the opportunity to talk with him and take a photo which is customary at this particular concert venue. A few days later, and with his song "Sorry Again" still stuck in my head, I bought his CD and am glad I did. [Note: Grammy Winner Chris Lord-Alge (Dave Matthews, Eric Clapton, Green Day, No Doubt, Sheryl Crow, Bon Jovi, etc) mixed this debut album]. I am very impressed with his vocal and songwriting skills on this Freshman debut. This CD contains some great songs and I'm looking forward to hearing more from him. I'm sure that the 2800 people at the concert feel the same way."