Press

What’s most impressive about Made of Stars is the clear emotional theme that runs through all 12 tracks. After a few listens, it becomes clear that Busker isn’t giving in to despair, even though sadness haunts songs such as “Earth and Air” like a lingering specter. Rather, he’s doing the work of a proper troubadour by finding silver linings — acknowledging the power of not being alone on “Around,” for instance, or fighting the darkness on “Bright Blue Days.” The record covers a broad emotional range without resorting to the pithy slogans and empty axioms of pop culture memes.

Chris Farnsworth, Seven Days review

“…the gentle swagger of blues and folk embraces us, whilst Milton’s faultlessly expressive, enchanting voice remains a compelling and addictively confident guiding light.

A wonderful collection – real music with both originality and nostalgia at its core. A pleasure to let play this season.”

Rebecca Cullen, Stereo Stickman

Milton Busker & the Grim Work is a finely crafted artifact, and there are more gems to unpack here than space permits. Suffice it to say, this is damn good music, and we’re lucky to have this man working with this band.”

Seven Days review

“…Busker plied his trade with a quiet confidence, steeled by fine instrumental chops and beautiful, versatile, measured vocal delivery.”
“…the EP represents one of the finest local singer-songwriter releases in recent memory…”

– Dan Bolles, Seven Days review of Dance Songs, Vol. II+

I wanted to check out Milton Busker and was glad I did. The set had a downbeat tone, but was quiet and powerful. I knew the song Dogs at the Door, and was surprised at how well he did it live. It was just him, and electrified acoustic guitar. The foot pedals created the mood and he let the song flow with a subtle intensity. The rest of the songs were good, and a couple had serious builds. I was well impressed and glad I dragged myself out.
-Tim

Tim’s Triangle Tribune

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