"It's folksy poetry that first sets this work afloat, but it's in the album's roots rock groove that it gains its footing as an ensnaring scorcher. " - POPMATTERS  

"so much emotional depth you may need a life jacket."

- Canadian Beats 

"clearly his most fully realized effort. Shadowlands is a lush, Americana-steeped singer/songwriter record that teems with musical depth.."

- Winnipeg Free Press 

“Earnest and deep, Matt Epp belts from the heart throughout ‘Shadowlands’ which is an invigorating and soulfully rich album every step of the way”

- TATTOO 

“Supple roots rock...sometimes soothing, other times assertive, with Epp’s expressive, rasping tones.” - BLOG CRITICS 

“fine bout of storytelling”

- ThePRPress 

“Far from just hovering over on the peripheral, Shadowlands brings us straight into the fabric of existing with these entrancing ballads that will hook you right in.”

- The Celebrity Cafe 

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