Q Magazine

“A year ago Tom was working in the city, not that you would guess it from Fire In The Doll’s House. The social injustice and fear of apathetic inertia at the core of his self-financed debut album will win the gamekeeper-turned-poacher no friends among his former colleagues, but his gruff voice and thoughtful, classic roots rock should earn him a bevy of new ones to make up for his-and the city’s-loss.”

Craig Charles – **BBC Radio 2**

“Smile is a TUNE!”

Steve Wright – **BBC Radio 2**

“Smile If You Wanna Get High is a great song!”

Janice Long – **BBC Radio 2**

“A magnificent voice. It’s almost like it harmonises with itself! Magnificent!”

Guitarist Magazine **4 STARS**

“Weathered vocals and summer tunes make good bedfellows. A rough hewn voice. This unpretentious record is pleasingly optimistic.” Standout tracks: Where Are You Now, Dance With Me.

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Robert Elms – BBC London

“I like it! A pearl amongst the oysters.”

guitar-cafe.co.uk

“Moriarty proves to be an exciting prospect. Comparisons to acts such as Newton Faulkner, Ray Lamontagne, Eddie Vedder and even Bruce Springsteen are obvious, but Moriarty has a unique sound of his own.”

mudkiss.com

“Smokey, seductive voice singing the rock and roll blues; ‘Life’s a Mystery’ wondering what it’s all about with Diana Ross backing singers ; ‘Where are you now’, lone voice and acoustic guitar, ruminates loss. Beautifully rendered, tender classics, singing new life into familiar, well honed musical idioms about eternal human themes.”

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folking.com

“There’s protest and blues, boogie and soul in these songs as well as the experience of life. Tom Moriarty has made a superb debut.”

skiddle.com

“Definitely song-writing with a conscience, and Moriarty’s message stands up to the quality of his music.”

allgigs.co.uk

“Moriarty can belt out a tune with soulful panache. I’m fully behind the sentiment of smiling lifting one’s spirits.”

Fatea Records

“For the album “Fire In The Doll’s House” Tom rounds himself up a pretty mean gospel choir to reinforce the soul that he sinks into his sound and then just seems to let the sparks set the whole thing burning.”

The Music Critic

“Moriarty’s greatest asset is his smokey and gravel laden voice, he knows what it takes to write great music.”

the-rocker.co.uk

“Bearing in mind that nothing pleases me more than punching whiny singer / songwriters in the face, you really ought to pay attention when I tell you about this one. Mr Moriarty is a remarkable talent.”

losingtoday.com

“Smile If You Wanna Get High is the most joyously feel good gem on planet pop right at this very moment.”

Andi C – Skyline FM

The poignant lyrics of Fire In The Dolls House build beyond initial appeals to authority figures to desperation as the flames rise, as there is seemingly not anyone able to do anything about it anymore.

The repeated guitar figure in the verse is instantly appealing and the staccato chords after the chorus reinforce the dark message and ultimate resignation to, Let It Burn.

Tom Moriarty’s folksy blokesy voice and guitar style perfectly support the narrative and core message of Fire In The Doll’s House.   This song activates the badly needed fire-alarm-call in the global doll’s house and pump-primes a long overdue return to the neglected art of lyrics with something worth saying…and both should be enthusiastically embraced.

Mike Lidskin – Recharged Radio

I’ve been playing Tom Moriarty’s “Fire In The Dolls House” on my Recharged Radio show, California Diner, for over a month, and it keeps getting better with each spin.

With chiming acoustic guitars, an insistent rhythm section, and his gruffly authentic vocal style, Tom creates a moody, urban folk sound. This audio landscape of highly listenable despair paints an uneasy portrait of our trusted institutions failing us. It’s not a message that Tom wants to deliver, it’s a message he HAS to deliver. All the while, he makes it sound musically appealing. This messenger has integrity. And the message is immediate, yet timeless.

I highly recommend Tom Moriarty’s debut single, “Fire In The Dolls House”.

Jessie – BFBS Radio

“Tom Moriaty has got the voice of someone who has lived a full life, his song Fire in the Doll’s House, is a musical window on the world in which we live.”

Bob Harrison – Manx Radio

“I can’t wait to hear the album as I predict great things for Tom, one to watch and listen to.”

Stef Mo – newreviews.co.uk

The recently released ‘Fire In The Doll’s House’ is sitting in front of me, the artwork a little mysterious and intriguing. A single that touches on a subject we sometimes forget; that as people, we can sometimes be completely blind to what is going on the very world around us.

His voice is very smooth, and is backed up with guitar that is very relaxing and thought provoking. ‘Fire In The Doll’s House’ will have you singing along pretty quickly, feeling a connection with his emotional vocals. Moriarty comes across as very genuine, and his music could easily be used in films. With a touch of sadness, whether they make you smile, cry or a combination of the two, you will love his soothing, elegant style.

‘Where Are You Now’ continues his talent, through an acoustic track he delivers power and strength that is on a whole level of its own. There aren’t many solo artists that can perform as he can, and you could bet your bottom dollar he would never even dream of miming.

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Peter Titchmarsh – The Butterfly Network

“Loved it, Tom’s voice is seductive.”