“The entire album sounds like a perfect song that comes on at a perfect time on a perfect day in a year without troubles. It’s the kind of album you can’t get enough of.”

“[Major and the Monbacks] is a lungful of fresh air in a world where passionless indie rock is increasingly the norm.”

“These talented players resurrect the festive spark of horn-lined rock ‘n’ soul with irresistible grooves that cut just as deep as those from which they draw inspiration”

“The Monbacks’ self-titled debut disc [...] is a rollicking mélange of vintage pop, rock and white boy soul, an organic extension of their sing-along live show”

“[...]This album is a fantastic debut for a band with a bright future. With a broad range of styles, ensnaring lyrics, a full 8-piece lineup, and nonstop soul, Major and the Monbacks will be sure to keep the groove rollin’.”

“What is ultimately clear is that Major and the Monbacks have not only revived, but given a psychedelic face-lift to the soundtrack of the dancehalls of the ‘50s and ‘60s.”

““Major and The Monbacks have it. Their sound is refreshing, inspiring and timeless... [They] are proof that good, roots music still exists in the present day.””

“Their passionate, throwback rock ‘n’ soul has clearly been honed for the stage and dance floor, and their combination of pop melodies, organ and horns brings to mind the Southern sounds of early Stax, but also the Northern rock ‘n’ soul of the Buckinghams, Rascals, Grass Roots, Southside Johnny, Tower of Power and Chicago”

“ The entire album sounds like a perfect song that comes on at a perfect time on a perfect day in a year without troubles. It’s the kind of album you can’t get enough of.”

““With sailing harmonies, layered percussion, horns, and a whole ton of soul [...] Major and the Monbacks had the look and feel of an old school dance hall band, but the modern sensibilities to allow them to perform to virtually any audience”
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“Defying genres, these energetic artists combine Motown, Ska, and Southern rock with the self-proclaimed “Eastern Seaboard’s Horniest Horn Section.” Their songs are pure celebration, a tribute to the days when a soulful tune and a willing voice were all that was needed for a good time.”
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““Bands like this are crucial to the preservation of music. With a powerful mix of soulful vocals, powerful melodies, and calculated instrumentation it is safe to say Major and the Monbacks are definitely following in the footsteps of St. Paul & the Broken Bones, and I mean that in the best way possible. Support acts like these they are the future of preserving real music.””