Album Of The Week

"This is New York City based singer songwriter Robert Scheffler’s 3rd studio album and was remarkably recorded at home and self-produced. There are 11 indie rock, americana, folk pieces on 'Truce', performed by a seasoned musician who applies his soulful vocals and introspective lyrics to his compositions. Robert has amassed a group of songs that focus on heavy topics, exploring agreements between individuals as well as between people and the world around them. Songs about vulnerability in a new relationship, a reckless leap of faith, the shedding of false narratives and the simple audacity of honesty, as outlined in Robert’s press release. Some songs explore the loss of friends, hope and disillusionment. The tease of the forgotten hookup and the seriousness of it all is broken up a little with humor."

- John Apice / Americana Highways -

"'Truce' is New Yorker Robert Sheffler’s 3rd album, however, it is his 1st in almost 20 years. During that time, he worked as a freelance research editor and writer for a national U.S. magazine, now, he has returned to music, and 'Truce' is the result. 'Truce' is definitely an album for adults who are able to relate to and have had similar challenges and setbacks, particularly in long term relationships and the tensions they can produce, but they are still able to see the hope in the future. It is not one for background music, as it lacks much light and shade, that, however, may be its strength."

- Rick Thorn / Americana UK -

"New York City is home to Robert Scheffler who makes a welcome return to the music industry after a long hiatus. It was as part of original band A Million Pieces that saw Scheffler earn his spurs as a regular musician on the local scene. 2 album releases later, he was given the opportunity of working as a research editor and writer for a national magazine and this turned into a full time career, given the better prospects of earning a steady living wage. However, the pull of music never quite went away completely and over the years Scheffler found himself drawn back to the urge to write songs again. For this album he decided to compose the basic songs at his home space, playing instruments that he felt competent on, with guitars, keyboards and ukulele featuring. He then brought the songs to Scott Anthony (Beastie Boys, The Feelies) at Storybook Studios in New Jersey. Together they added what was required to finish the songs and the results are to be found in the 11 tracks included on this new album. This is an excellent album to mark the return of a very talented artist and it’s a strong indicator for greater things to come."

- Paul McGee / Lonesome Highway -