“For the first-full length album from D.C.-area songwriter, Tom McBride, these songs sure sound like those of a seasoned vet, barroom throated-wisdom and all.” – Wonka Vision

“McBride comes on strong with Like A Lion, a rich and moody collection of reserved rock numbers that trade in excess and bombast of the rock genre for outright storytelling. Like a Lion is stark stuff, rich in imagery, the craftsmanship insistent on being atypical.” - Bootleg Magazine

“Indie alternative pop that shrugs aside notions that because it’s “indie” it has to sound small. “Like a Lion” boasts hauntingly familiar pop hooks and catchy harmonies amid smart songwriting and penmanship surrounded by a big band sound fit for a soulman like Bruce Springsteen.” – Smother Magazine

“There is something wild and off the charts about the way McBride blends in various musical styles into a hybrid that is truly his own. And McBride’s voice, it tells a story with every howl, every cry, and every whisper. “Like a Lion” has something for everyone.” – Metro Spirit

“Faking you out and sounding like a seasoned vet, this D.C. area songwriter brings indie into the forefront without apology. ” - Austin Daze

“Tom McBride is a traveling man. Originally from Boston, the singer-songwriter spent also some time in Nashville before laying down roots around these here parts. From the sound of his songs, it seems his time in Tennessee served him well — influencing the band’s blend of folk, pop, rock, americana and soul. After self releasing an EP called Headed For in 2007, he invited some DC-area players to round out his band. The result is The Whig Party, a tightly knit group of musicians with clear chemistry.” – All Our Noise