PRESS
“This song [Dancer] is another gem in a wonderfully talented artist’s discography. The lyrics here are poetic. I love the way he records his work, crisp and poignant. The writing is able to take center stage while the acoustic guitar provides a sweet and rewarding basis to the sound. In short, I could listen to this all day.”
— EAR to the ground music
"Singer-songwriter Tim the Lion Tamer nails the ambient “wayfarer” aesthetic with “Whistleblower,” a melancholy ballad complete with clever lyricism, fingerstyle guitar lines, marching drums, and a cascading finale of echoing horns.”
— @mklikesmusic
"Dancer is a gorgeous acoustic ballad and it is assumed to be the first single from the folk singer/songwriter for an upcoming (unannounced) EP in the near future. The truly sparse and simple rendition is perfect for the subject matter, evoking effectively the nuance of emotions such as loneliness and inadequacy.”
— come here floyd
“There is an emotional warmth that brews within “Whistleblower.” Yet, the lyrics expose an unsettling time. It is more than a pure love song with a readily apparent message. The track from Tim the Lion Tamer has depth.”
— indie obsessive
"I really feel like I could break down every single line in “Dancer”. It’s one of those haunting songs with minimal production that relies on the beauty of the voice and the depth of the lyrics to carry everything, and damn, does it ever carry everything in this song.
From a songwriting standpoint, the symmetry of the first and last stanza are just perfect.”
— b-side guys
"This new track is really captivating. The way the acoustic guitar lays like pine needles under the tree works perfectly. Then to have the lead vocal lay so gently across the top is really sweet. The whole composition is inviting… and then the unsettling lyrics hit you. By the time the orchestral style wakes you back up from your slumber, you’re ready to click play again.”