Hem shows that even when playing b-sides and covers, they are at their best.   Full text...

This is a solid piece of work, but another few years of collections like this one, and retitling the album Last Word From Hem might be in order.  Full text...

On the original albums, Hem weaved emotional soundscapes through soaring orchestrations, but No Word From Tom is a slight departure from these fully executed orchestral arrangements, allowing both the band and listener to breathe a bit easier.  Full text...

Featuring demos, live cuts, covers, alternate takes, and non-album tracks, this compilation could be the epitome of this type of release, with all the predictable merits and flaws.  Full text...