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ï¿½A soothing exercise in simple, laid-back pop, Unarmed Against the Dark is certain to impress Triple A fans.ï¿½ - CMJ New Music Report

ï¿½Intricate arrangements and expert musicianship ... permeate the entire album. ...The guitar playing is subtle yet entrancing, the vocals compelling and the song (ï¿½Danï¿½) provocative -- a perfect recipe for Triple A.ï¿½ - Friday Morning Quarterback

"Feathermerchants in particular charmed the crowd; the band's warm rock had just the right amount of energy for the space, and singer Shannon Kennedy's strong voice projected clearly.ï¿½ ï¿½ Washington Post

"The intelligent lyrics and intricate deliveries make (Unarmed Against the Dark) one of the better unheralded AAA albums of 2003. 4 STARS" - All Music Guide

ï¿½Feathermerchants dust the ears with a light, adult alternative approach on Unarmed Against the Dark. Fans of Cowboy Junkies and Beth Orton will feel kinship, especially in Shannon Kennedy's vocals. Rating: Bï¿½ - Knight-Ridder News Service

ï¿½A smart, accessible adult alternative record.ï¿½ ï¿½ Paste Magazine

ï¿½(Feathermerchantsï¿½) excellent cover of the Psychedelic Furs classic, ï¿½Heartbreak Beatï¿½ ... captures a warmth and tenderness that the original glosses over.ï¿½ - CMJ New Music Monthly

ï¿½Unarmed Against the Dark ... takes on a magical air when (Shannon Kennedy) unveils her dulcet delivery. ... It (comes) together gorgeously for the New York group, with heartbreaking clarity, on the dark "Dan" and with the downbeat textures of ï¿½Temporary.ï¿½ï¿½ - Scripps Howard News Service

ï¿½Good, moody pop.ï¿½ ï¿½ The Washington Post

ï¿½The music is moody and provocative, and at its core are the fundamentals of memorable melodies and strong lyrics. ï¿½ Each member in the band has a distinct strength that combines to drive the folksy songs to a higher ground. ï¿½ Thereï¿½s nothing about Unarmed Against the Dark that suggests anything but top-shelf professionalism.ï¿½ ï¿½ Worcester Telegram

ï¿½Feathermerchants, possessing a talented female lead singer, had a (SXSW) show (that) was polished, and they seemed confident in their artistic vision. ï¿½ I wouldn't have minded hearing more.ï¿½ ï¿½ CMT.com

ï¿½Distinct and Hypnoticï¿½ - Album Network

"Dark and complex with an Eastern vibe...a melancholy haunting sound." - FHM (South Africa)

ï¿½Folk-flavored but moody with a new kind of urban angst ï¿½ This is a band to enjoy if you've ever wished the Cowboy Junkies were a little more energetic.ï¿½ ï¿½ One Way Magazine

ï¿½This New York band deserves a larger audience. ï¿½ There is hardly a dud on Unarmed Against the Dark.ï¿½ ï¿½ New York Press

ï¿½Unarmed Against the Dark ï¿½ is one of those special efforts that dazzles the listener with its shimmering ethereal delivery and lilting spiritual sensibilities. And anyone who hears it will immediately fall under its spell.ï¿½ - South Floridaï¿½s Entertainment News & Views

ï¿½One of the more well-rounded modern rock acts to emerge from New Yorkï¿½ - Hartford Advocate

ï¿½Feathermerchants have crafted an exotic musical atmosphere ... (Their) folk and pop sensibilities gel ... to be at once eclectic and cohesive.ï¿½ - Amazon.com

ï¿½Hauntingï¿½ - Philadelphia Daily News

ï¿½Lead singer Shannon Kennedy's sweet vocal style and the band's warm, laidback twangy delivery will appeal to fans of Cowboy Junkies, Over the Rhine and Grey Eye Glances.ï¿½ - Chicago Star

ï¿½Wonderful! ... Shannon Kennedyï¿½s voice is one of the better ones Iï¿½ve heard in rock.ï¿½ - PMP Network

ï¿½Strong melodies and tight arrangements make this a very nice listen indeed. ï¿½ then youï¿½ll start humming the tunes. Next thing you know, youï¿½ll be wearing the T-Shirt.ï¿½ ï¿½ SL Magazine, South Africa

ï¿½Sure to please even the most discriminating listener. ï¿½ These guys, and gal, are destined for big things. Rating: Aï¿½ ï¿½ BestFemaleMusicians

ï¿½The melodies (on Unarmed Against the Dark) are complex and original, the words veering on the mystical and the deft production touch ... is subtle and rich without ever losing track of the vital backbone of each song.ï¿½ - New Britain Herald

ï¿½ï¿½Danï¿½ will become a standard here!ï¿½ - Eric Teel, Music Director, KSMF, Ashland, OR

ï¿½Absolute brilliant production, dream rock songwriting and stirring performances. ... Unarmed Against the Dark is poised to crack the big time.ï¿½ ï¿½ Muzicafe

"A very good album that fans of roots pop will enjoy" - FM Sound

ï¿½Shannon Kennedy has one of the most intoxicating voices youï¿½ll ever hear." - Delaware County Daily Times

ï¿½Original and fascinatingï¿½ - Arthur Elliott, Sidestream Radio, Brisbane, Australia

ï¿½Charmingly lite-rocking.ï¿½ - Philadelphia City Paper

ï¿½This band has ... a gift for weaving heavenly musical threads into messages of social observation and sadness.ï¿½ - Indie-Music

ï¿½Evocative and gripping. ... Those who seek something different should investigate.ï¿½- Collected Sounds