Billboard Magazine

Continental Drift by Larry Flick 10/3/99

Piano Man: With his fine, self-made EP, “Leap of Faith,” Andrew Solomon provides pleasant respite from the glut of strumming folkies and amped-up rockers currently shopping demos. Instead, he is opting for a sweet, piano-based sound fondly reminiscent of Bruce Hornsby, as well as Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel prior to their platinum breakthroughs. Some might even accurately liken the winsome “I Will” to Ben Folds Five. However, Solomon’s songs are more intricate and expansive in their melodic construction, which allows him to weave rich tales of boyhood dreams and romance. The charismatic 25-year old new Yorker continues to play clubs along the East Coast, where he’s developing an ardent cult following.