Album Notes

Say you’re a young guy who takes the road less traveled, a path that shocks your friends: you decide you want to be a Catholic priest. But seminary isn’t quite what you imagined, and the struggle between your secular and spiritual selves—not to mention the institution—is anything but holy. So you turn back, your faith betrayed, your future blurry.

Now what?

If you’re Tom Goss, you make Naked Without, a sonic record of that journey and a celebration of new beginnings.

Don’t expect hymns. Tom offers up surprisingly dynamic and melodic acoustic rock that features muscular guitar, soulful bass, distinctive vocals—and a unique voice. If the 25-year-old has any patron saints, they include David Gray, Dave Matthews, Damien Rice, Ben Folds, and Joss Stone.

Born and raised in Kenosha, WI, Tom moved to Washington, DC to attend seminary in 2004 and lives there still. While a volunteer at a medical clinic for the homeless, he met bassist William Henderson, who had been a successful tour and studio musician before he, too, took a wrong turn. In getting his life back on track, William joined Tom in recording these expressive and explosive songs.

The CD’s title, and Tom’s songs, ask some tough questions: In what do you clothe your identity? What—or whom—would you be naked without? What would you sing about then?

Tom’s answers are definitely worth listening to.





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