Press

The Asbury Park Press:

… James Taylor-like music. Smith’s smooth voice glides over acoustic tales in a folk-style that was popular long before he was in high school. His songs tell stories.

Listen.com:

Intelligent folk songs dramaturgically sung. These are well-arranged compositions. William Smith incorporates sporadic literary references in many of his songs, but not with any of the salient pretension found inside the songs of many coffee shop performers. His acoustic guitar is refreshing in its recorded warmth and naturally reverberating tones.

The Madison Eagle:

Contemporary folk music with an emphasis on the basics, acoustic guitar and excellent vocal harmonies … Creatively arranged and well-written songs that shine through with a style of their own. Smith’s lyrics refreshingly avoid cliches, ranging in context from introspectively personal and autobiographical to light-hearted and humorous.

Doug Bischoff, Borders Books and Music (Princeton, NJ):

New and complex songs such as ‘Give Me Back My Life’ and ‘Tail Wind’ give the audience interesting perspectives and the chance to explore challenging subject matter. 

Borders Books and Music (Oxford Valley, PA):

His material is fresh and original. His inspiration comes from everywhere. 

Rosalie Baum, Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Clark, NJ):

Smith will charm you with his well-written lyrics and [he] entertains with the soothing sounds of his acoustic guitar. This performer’s audience returns again and again … easy listening enjoyment.

Melanie Smith, Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Springfield, NJ):

… An entertaining evening of music

The Leader:

The ten-song CD [Looking Forward to Looking Back] is full of humorous and autobiographical lyrics.