It's so refreshing to find music that is not only well-performed, but also interesting, thought-provoking, and well-written..."Comfort Noise" is relaxed, endearing, and completely no-frills. Welchman's warm vocals and acoustic guitar work are both strong, but it is his lyrics that I feel are the true star of this CD. Among my favorites are "Freddie's Lament" (think Scooby-Doo) and "Pterodactyl" (a charming, child-like fairytale set to music). Through it all watch for imaginative rhymes, great visual images, and an impressive use of wordplay. Overall the songs range from a non-traditional folk sound, through to the blues and more edgy rock-based tracks...this is good music.

"..The album consists of ten cuts comprising nothing more than Geoffrey's voice and guitar. Yet there's a rich intimacy that carries these tunes and makes them memorable...Comfort Noise is a delightful CD...it takes a lot of confidence to put out an album this stripped and still have it sound this good. Strong melodic songs always will be in style and GW has those in spades!"

"..Comfort Noise may be the most perfectly named collection I've ever heard...Everything about Welchman is warm and comfortable. His voice is clear and light, his guitar assured and clean...His music reveals the sensibilities of a craftsman—each piece is as sturdy as a ladderback chair, built of time-honored materials with a minimum of frills...this is fun music."