"BLUE STATE" REVIEWS:

"Monty Python's line, '...and now from something completely different' comes to mind after hearing the unique album called 'Blue State' by Josiah Wordsworth."
- Rift Magazine by Nelson Heise

"Josiah Wordsworth's music is chock full of the kind of ivory-keyed pyrotechnics that were given their rightful place in pop music by Ben Folds back in the '90s."
- Pulse of the Twin Cities by Steve McPherson

"The music they make is reminiscent of the Kyle Mann Combo, Danny Elfman, and most importantly, The Bad Plus, which makes The Blue State EP required listening."
- BreakThru Radio by DJ Matthew Lehtola

"Jazz with a Halloween flair."
- The Late Greatest: Duke of Straw

"It’s a bit like Vince Guaraldi playing poker with The Decemberists at Edvard Grieg’s house. Hopefully that’s conjuring the appropriate image here."
- RockSellout by Sean

"Firstly, I have to tell you that each of the 5 tracks on this mini-album, ep, what-you-will…. is rather like the entire score of a short film – seeming to tell a story – you are simply required to supply the visuals."
- Zigzag Wonderings by Abi Rhodes

"Complex, chaotic, dark, and wickedly good, 'Blue State' is an outstanding effort that contains no weak tracks. From the moment it begins it is obvious that it is remarkably different, yet it should still appeal to a broad range of piano lovers; just don’t expect any light piano tinkering."
- The Silent Ballet by Leanne Simpson

"Gaining popularity on the St. Paul, MN, nightclub scene, Josiah Wordsworth offers strictly pianos and drums. The result is a refreshing set of 5 tracks, none of which has any weaknesses. Highly recommended!"
- Local Vertical by Chris Miller

"Not quite jazz, not quite rock, not quite classical, JW's compositions occupy an intriguing space that redefines contemporary music."
- The Lonely Note

"Musically, this is something completely different, with the piano played in a distinctly classical manner dominating on four of the five tunes, and drums as the second dominant instrument."
- Progressor.net by Olav Bjornsen

"WORDSWORTH!" REVIEWS:

"This is music that screams to be heard in the highest quality you can find."
- RockSellout by Keath

"My Catholic Darling" feels like a frantic piano-driven song. Although I say frantic, I feel Slominski is very much in control of the song."
- We Heart Music

"Josiah's beautiful works are a mix of rock, jazz and classical and go down extremely well."
- Local Vertical

"On a side note: Label Execs, sign this band now!"
- The Silent Ballet by Tom Butcher