Lowell Thompson serves as Thompson’s bold first full-length, assembling a tight band of seasoned pickers — including Bill Mullins, Kirk Flanagan, Tyler Bolles, Russ Lawton, Steve Hadeka, and Gordon Stone — to back a voice and vision rooted in country-rock traditions. Critics at Seven Days praised his “gritty groan and steady-handed acoustic strums” and noted that lyrically he leans into themes of love lost, barroom regret, and the kind of heartbreak narratives that nod toward the genre’s heritage without feeling hollow. sevendaysvt.com

Musically, the album balances swagger and vulnerability. On stronger cuts like “Anna” and “Crenshaw,” Thompson channels a worn charm and classic rock energy, while more introspective moments slow the pace and offer space for nuance. The record impresses by virtue of its consistent musicianship and Thompson’s ability to lead from both grit and melody. The album demonstrates "a formative artist just coming fully into his own." sevendaysvt.com