‘Musician, poet, writer and singer Ruth Theodore is an institution.” – FATEA (2024)
“The last time I played the London Palladium Ruth Theodore was on the bill with me. I watched from the wings inspired by her authenticity, her connection with my audience, and her free artistic spirit. That night I saw her as a true Righteous Babe.” – Ani DiFranco (Grammy award winning folk icon)
“I love Ruth Theodore… A top songwriter and a top person” – Tom Robinson – BBC6 music
‘I Am I Am’ is a sublime album. Un-ostentatiously intelligent. Seamlessly interweaving the political and the personal.” – Rock ‘n’ Reel Magazine ★★★★★ (2024)
10/10 “Everything you want from an album”
Maverick Magazine ★★★★★ (2024)
“Having been a collaborator of Ruths since 2015, as well as an admirer of her work, I cannot praise her enough for her dedication to her music, her art, and the depth and breadth of her work.” – Todd Sickafoose (producer)
“Confident and original” – The Guardian ★★★★
“With Ruth Theodore’s meticulously constructed melodies and literate, open-hearted and relatable lyrics, ‘I Am I Am‘ is her finest album to date.” – KLOF Magazine (2024)
“Having received critical acclaim for her four outstanding and unique records, you’d be crazy to miss this chance to see her” – Time Out Magazine
“Britain’s answer to Ani DiFranco” – Red Guitar Music
“Her tales leave you breathless” – Mojo ★★★★
“She has a delicious turn of phrase… and there is an album full of her brainy quirkiness, so listen closely!”
Lopa Kothari – BBC Radio 3
“Songs so quirky and unexpected that it’s impossible to imagine anyone else performing them, following none of the more conventional styles of songwriting. And it actually works!” – The Guardian ★★★★