Fiumano and The Medicine Chest manage to control several compositional styles and still retain the original essence of his folk beginnings, and that ability has paid off in the form of packed rooms and pillaged CD racks throughout New Jersey.
- John Pfeffier - The Aquarian
"When Strangers Say Hello" is a cohesive effort reminding listeners why folk-rock can be an amazing musical experience. If more musicians embraced their inner Fiumano, the world would be a more expressive and meaningful place.
- Caroline Russomanno - The Signal
Fiumano croons with a wounded swagger that, backed by the band's bittersweet ebb and sunny, hook-laden flow, calls to mind the Golden State country-fused rock of Parsons' Flying Burrito Brothers and the Byrds, Poco and, most noticeably, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
- Steve Bove - Asbury Park Press
“When strangers say hello” is an excellent introduction to this young, gifted singer-songwriter. I am sure it will be a while before Anthony Fiumano’s next album, but I am already looking forward to hearing how his music continues to grow.
- Lazlo, Blow Up
Anthony’s debut full-length, When Strangers Say Hello, takes confident strides into adulthood, fusing his abundant boy-next-door charm and acoustic guitar with well-crafted full-band arrangements.
- Jim Testa, Jersey Beat
"Poised to take his genre to his own gritty level"
- John Pfeiffer - The Aquarian
"..an intelligent, introspective singer/songwriter"
- Encore Magazine
"Fiumano has embraced the folk rock genre while melding timeless tradition to suit the modern world. Delve into his music and you will discover poignant music wrought with heartfelt sincerity."
-Joseph Hannan, The Signal