"Songs from the Movie FORTUNES" has been garnering some good reviews from those alert enough to give it a listen. Here are but a few…
PopMatters.com
Featuring Arrested Development's Tony Hale and underrated character actor James Urbaniak, Fortunes [rating: 7] keeps in line with indie production values by enlisting the assistance of former Guided by Voices member Tobin Sprout. Sprout delivers a surprisingly complex yet unified work... read more »
TheCelebrityCafe.com
“Songs From the Movie Fortunes” is one of those rare soundtracks that are tied into a key artist that creates a greater sense of an album in its own right rather than simply a companion album for a film. In this case the artist is Tobin Sprout, former member of Guided by Voices. Tobin has a great voice and his songs are well constructed in a style reminiscent of The Beatles...read more »
Fufkin.com
Tobin Sprout (ex-Guided By Voices) contributes 12 of the 17 songs on this very listenable soundtrack. Sprout's songs are in keeping with his ‘60s-loving roots -- not that they are intentionally retro, but they are rooted in classic songs structures. "Catch the Sun" is a sublime slice of psychedelia (and is arguably, retro)... read more »
Thechickenfishspeaks.com
This release starts off with a slow and somewhat sluggish merry-go-round calliope instrumental and quickly segues into catch American singing with a British accent alterna-pop. If you’re a fan of Guided By Voices, then you know what I’m talking about. You also know that Tobin Sprout is a former member of GBV, and it’s very apparent on this release... read more »