Gregory Hoskins
The King Of Good Intentions

A largely unsung figure of the Canadian folk-rock scene of the '90s when
accompanied by his band,The Stickpeople, this marks his first official
solo album. As part of his continuing adjustment to life as an indie artist,
Hoskins here strips his sound to the bare bones, mainly his acoustic guitar
and a sparse rhythm section. The simplicity definitely suits the songs,
which Hoskins admits in his liner notes encapsulate a recent reassessment of
his style. At times, they reflect the solemnity of Daniel Lanois (without
the studio effects) and the bounciness of Paul Simon (without the 20-piece
backing band). Such comparisons are largely based on Hoskins' brand of quiet
soul, which is truly at the heart of this album. His voice is haunting
throughout and his lyrics speak of the hard lessons he has obviously learned
over the last decade. The King Of Good Intentions is a welcome
re-introduction to this gifted Canadian songwriter. (Independent)
Jason Schneider Sep 2001 Exclaim

In a month where WWIII loomed, in an idyllic environment surrounded by
newborns and generational interaction, it was hearing Gregory Hoskins lead
the crowd in Cohen's "Hallelujah," Sarah Harmer sing the eulogic "Goin’ Out"
and witnessing the towering force of inspiration that is Ken Whiteley that
brought unexpected tears of joy to any music fan who'd thought they'd seen
everything.
By Michael Barclay Sep 2006 Hillside Festival Review, Echo



This is, quite possibly, the best Canadian album you've never heard. Released in 1993, this collection of 11 songs is stunning in quality, emotion, and solid musicianship, all written by Gregory Hoskins.
Fat Paulie, on Raids on the Unspeakable



…it’s nice to hear songs instead of just sounds…
Now Magazine, NNNN



...timeless...
The Record, Moon Come Up




...a pick to click...
Billboard




Hoskins takes himself seriously…he calls his songs “pieces”. But given
an excellent voice and songwriting brilliance, his ego may be justified.
The Edmonton Sun



…another man took to the stage and he blew us away…
Stuart Maclean, The Vinyl Café, CBC