“There are few better musical storytellers that I’ve reviewed than Jacob Gorzhaltsan. With his Wide Arches project, he’s created a dark world that seems to mirror our own all too strikingly, peopled it, and brought it to life through thoughtful, atmospheric instrumental arrangements. Put simply, it’s a wonder.” - Graeme Smith

“Melodically caressing arrangements, with acoustics and strings a driving force, complement a poetic lyrical prowess — holding a particular emphasis on the day-to-day things in life that both easily break and make you smile, as conveyed in the gorgeous ‘Ballerina'. ” - Mike Mineo

“Wide Arches' debut album, "Farewell to All the Lovely Things," serves as a multi-faceted mirror reflecting both the artist Jacob Gorzhaltsan's personal growth and the universality of human experience. In a time when many were isolated and disconnected, Gorzhaltsan reached across the void to create a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. The 12-track, 42-minute album is both a musical journey and a testament to human resilience and creativity”

“A thoughtful and pragmatic collection of stories that grow only more remarkable the more you return to them for another listen, styled in the similar tones of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and even hints of Canadian east-coast sea-straddlers like Ben Caplan.”