“…if the best art comes from the deepest pain then ‘Wounds & Whispers’ comes aptly entitled as ‘nine songs of healing art on audio canvas’, both musically and lyrically. Fans of straightforward hard rock with strong leanings towards blues and metal will certainly take delight in what the album offers according…”
-Andrew Rockwell – angelicwarlord.com
“.. Rochester act Wales Road still wallows in its ever-present, ever-cool dichotomy between holy-roller lyricism and hellacious rocker wail… … Tommy Wales sings his heart out on 10 tracks of obvious Christian dedication and devotion. He’s not shy about his faith, but doesn’t beat the listener over the head with his testimony … “
‘Radio Scripture’ CD Review- Frank De Blase – CITY Magazine
“Wales takes a varied approach vocally, trending towards a softer and more even mid-ranged register on the more even material but settling into a grittier and decidedly robust groove on …the heavier heading … he’s no slouch on guitar either with some quality soloing that would do blues guitarist such as Glenn Kaiser (Rez Band) and Troy Thompson (Bride) proud….’ “
‘Beyond The Shadow of A Doubt’ CD Review
Andrew Rockwell – angelicwarlord.com
“…singer/songwriter/guitarist Tommy Wales just can’t help himself when it comes to rocking out, crafting songs that stick in your head for days, complete with guitar-churning grooves and lyrics that speak of struggles within relationships … The cleverly named title track (‘Snake Hisses & Judas Kisses’) kicks off the CD in winning fashion, with a smokin’ guitar solo that sits on the edge of progressive,classic and punk rock…”
-Michelle Picardo, Music Editor – FREE TIME Magazine
“The Rochester band Wales Road has gone through assorted changes in personnel and sound over the years…at the center,though,has always been the vision and voice …of Tommy Wales; his theme has remained consistent: one man and his God, whom he sometimes praises,sometimes defends-and sometimes, like Job, seeks, pleads and beseeches. ‘Rock’n’Roll Dizzy Man’ – marries straightforward faith and Scripture-based lyrics to a fully-realized sound with flourishes from the various styles that make up ‘rock’… “
L. David Wheeler -Daily Messenger