“The originals and covers blend wonderfully and the accomplished remote contributions are from top musicians, including Allison Russell, Fats Kaplin and Tim O’Brien.”

“In one of the more remarkable outbursts of roots music creativity, Steve Dawson’s captivating Eyes Closed Dreaming is the third album he’s released in a year’s time, following Gone, Long Gone and Phantom Threshold.”

“He is an exceptional guitar player and the closest that I’ve heard to David Lindley, in his style of slide guitar playing, yes that good!”

“At the heart of the album are four original songs - The Owl, A Gift, Hemingway and Polaroid – all co-written with Matt Patershuk.”

“Steve Dawson has pulled off the remarkable trick of being highly productive without losing a hold of the quality control, to the extent that this may be the best of the recent solo albums.”

“The latest from Steve Dawson Eyes Closed, Dreaming is a masterwork and satisfying selection of Roots music.”

“Any Steve Dawson release is one to cherish and this one is no different.”

“…Dawson really deserves to be as well known for his solo endeavours as for his multitude of studio sessions and production work.”

“There’s great storytelling and, of course, great music. It’s imaginative and uplifting…”

“This is yet another beautifully crafted release from Steve Dawson (one of his best to date)”

 “Eyes Closed, Dreaming is essential listening, even for those with but a marginal interest in Roots and Americana.”

“This is simply a Steve Dawson album from start to finish and is another 'keeper' in our humble opinion.”

“Steve Dawson has one of the keenest ears in the business and expertly transmits this into records that secure a legacy both of his sources and increasingly himself. “

“With beautiful melodies, inspired instrumentation and soulful vocal performances, Dawson’s newest music soars effortlessly and deserves recognition that this is, in fact, the third record to be released under his name within a year.”

“Eyes Closed, Dreaming mesmerizes and entertains with ease and purpose.”

“This is Dawson’s tour de force to date, among an already impressive body of work.”

“While the wide-ranging compositions highlight the interplay among the musicians, at the album's heart are Dawson's stunning talents in composition, melody, and counterpoint.”

“‘Eyes Closed, Dreaming’ covers a range of styles from folk ballads through Americana to ragtime and Hawaiian music and Steve sounds convincing in all of them with his range of instruments, particularly the Weissenborn.”

“Long Long Time To Get Old” (Ian Tyson) is a laidback piece of Southern funk that’s loaded with good vibes and sweet slide guitar work. Dawson steers the track into a Little Feat/Grateful Dead/J.J. Cale lane that’s uplifting and righteous without ever becoming heavy-handed.

“With Eyes Closed, Dreaming it seems Steve Dawson has saved the best for last.“