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While the world reels and careens far away from the tact it should have, Tom Pained stands askance, modern Alt-Rock sometimes Hip-Hop artist looking towards the heavens for the enlightenment overdue. Absorbing and filtering all he we see into melodies and rhythms of our days mutual and apart, trying to paint clearly with poetry and gall, he calls it how he views it from his hopefully objective perch above the fray. With no certain musical age his master, like an alchemist he seeks to blend the notes of decades and the grime of the times into aural gold that will last long after his bucket’s been kicked. No mean trick it is to admit but with eyes on this prize he aims to rise to the occasion, for your pleasure and fancy, not to mention intellect and dancing as the ship is going down. Smiling from his life’s boat where muzak’s in the brig, he’s dedicated to sailing you through the straits of life public and his own, hoping that in the end you’ll see exactly what’s in his heart, on his mind in these days that just don’t seem to rhyme. May you find some refuge from the storms, and courage to go on in the essence of the songs of TOM PAINED. Here's what the reviewers are saying about his music: "WHAT I HATE IS HATE": This song "is a testament to free and critical thinking, wrapped up in a raw Alternative Rock sound...powered by the bass guitar and simple drum work...some acoustic guitar and dueling clavinets (left and right) that keep the support colorful and entertaining. Pained brings a critical eye to the current state of humanity, politics, and ideologies" but "avoids taking one side or the other, except when it comes to hate...Despite the rawness of the track, there is an elevated mindset and attention to detail that helps place this tune on another level...The lyrics and message are the lifeblood of" the song. He "puts himself into this track, and bares his soul for all to see. His dedication to his beliefs are equal to the care and attention he has given to the track, and it has paid off" Reviewer: Zachary Larson "ANOTHER DAY": "Between Tom's intriguing philosophical explorations and understated, almost freestyle vocal qualities, you get this profound sense of meaning ...As with any great folk piece, there's a profound message at the core of "Another Day", one that doesn't hold back when commenting on a world slowly careening out of control...there's a rather melancholic undertone to Tom's lyrical approach" but "there's still a certain upbeat quality to the way the music and its various intertwining ideas are presented to the listener...There's a staggering amount of depth to the lyrics, and the way Tom has articulated his many thoughts and observations really brings out a key human element that the folk genre has always been great at capturing." Because of the " simple arrangement of only vocals and guitar, there's no chance for listeners to get distracted in any way from what the lyrics are conveying. The focus is squarely on Tom and the themes he's exploring. This provides a far more intimate listening experience that allows the listeners to really soak in what is being presented." Reviewer: Andre Avanessian "TELL ME 'BOUT YOUR GOD" : "Tom Pained gives a scathing commentary on the hypocrisy of organized religion...Softly strummed acoustic guitar and minimal percussion are joined by bluesy electric piano and sweeping string samples on this track that features a dynamic and passionate vocal performance" displaying "impressive range and power with its grizzled delivery. Intriguing lyrical content and a creative approach to production make "Tell Me 'Bout Your God" an easy recommendation for fans of indie and alternative singer/songwriters, particularly those looking for something with real integrity that falls outside of the ordinary." Reviewer: Steven Azami