Mac McNaughton, Journalist

"Thank goodness there are bands like Brisbane's Sheppard to poke some sunshine through the gloom."

"A charming premise that feels not quite finished."

"Forsyth sounds as robust as any seasoned Tamworth veteran."

"It's not all scarless romance..."

"So while Roadhouses will never get any party started, it's still worth dropping by."

"Tonight provided further evidence that WA is not just about the mining."

"Best of all is how purely guitar-centric this album is."

"Flits its wings in a happy middle airspace between the lightness of debut album 'Star', the heavier 'King' and Donelly's own rustic solo inclinations."

"The minimalism of this album is its strength."

"A wickedly inviting labyrinth of joyous pomp and campy gothica."

"A total commitment to a very dated brand of shapeless rock-pop... results in a joyless experience."