Released 2008
“This is a class album” – Patrick Emery, Beat album of the week, Jan 2009
“…reflects his long-time immersion in classic pop as well as his increasingly canny lyricism…deserves to be heard by a larger audience…4 and 1/2 stars”
Iain Sheddon, The Weekend Australian
“…might just be his masterpiece” JP Hammond, Mess and Noise
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” You can lose yourself in the little worlds of these songs. It’s a beautiful thing.” Ross Clelland, The Drum Media
“…impressively strong on melody, artfully scored with strings aplenty… a lovely songwriter, a Melbourne gem …he is nothing but quality Charles Jenkins and you should have a bit of him.” Bernard Zuel, Sydney Morning Herald
“…Blue Atlas is another powerful statement of his art, with songs often stripped back to acoustic guitar and exquisite string arrangements” Noel Mengel, Brisbane Courier Mail
“Jenkins’ intimate detail makes him a superior songwriter… beautiful, poetic pop. 4 and 1/2 stars”- JB Hi Fi MAG
“…incredibly rich and warm….fantastically alluring'” Michael Dwyer, The Age
“… one of my favourite albums of the year.” Michael McKenzie, ABC Radio National