“the re-energized mix remains fresh and consuming in sound

The serene, confident vocals and escalating guitar tones remind fondly of The Stone Roses”

OBSCURE SOUND

“brings a timeless sound from the 80s and presents it to a modern audience

music that remains captivating and relevant

a delightful addition to the indie rock landscape of today”

Plastic

“classic indie rock at the peak of evolutionary shifts

The song has elements of post-punk and new wave and today it sounds very cool and modern”

INDIE DOCK MUSIC BLOG

"The Kessels (Better known as 007/Dub7) had struck gold at the wrong time"

• [1986] recorded by accomplished producer Tim O’Heir

• [2023] magnetic audiotape restoration expert Adrian Finn was able to recover the master reel. THEN, legendary engineer Sam Moses’ MODERN DIGITAL Master marked the song’s rebirth

"From the tape used for the recording, to the expertise that was needed to salvage it, everything reminds us of the many ways the music industry has changed in a mere 37 years"

mesmerized

“has that ‘retro’ vibe that is so trendy right now...a song that reminds us of 80's post-punk

stereo88.pe

“The Kessels take us on a trip through their psyche and lived experience

[THE TRACK] demonstrates instrumental mastery, with elements of alternative rock and psychedelic Brit pop

needless to say, we are mesmerized”

K I M U

"thoroughly likable...in the style of the Replacements and...Big Star

"a fresh take on an humble but noble tradition”

Friends to the End

“wistful and whimsical but with a palpable gritty haunting – something you are unlikely to forget

I am thrilled to have found it”

The Other Side Review