-Michael Brodeur, Boston Phoenix
"...twitchy pop songs that would be right at home in the first generation of new wave...thinking man's punk...everything modern alternative rock should be, but so rarely is."
-Matt Stepanski, Northeast Performer
"...a bit of gritty roadhouse rock, a twinge of skronky jazz, a psych-y glow..."
-Michael Brodeur, Weekly Dig
"...a punk band with a saxophonist, for that soul edge— an unlikely but good combination, kind of like Hawaiian pizza."
-The Weekly Dig
"...The Diamond Mines don’t sound like any other Boston band out there right now, and they don’t fit into any predictable niche."
-Jonathan Perry, Stuff @ Night
"...they couldn't be a more complete rock outfit... skilled musicianship and keen understanding of crafting hooks... the melding of different styles isn't forced..."
-Alan Verly, Northeast Perfomer
"It is really great to see a band play punk that incorporates soul again, and with such energy and sincerity."
-Chris Bock, The Noise
"If you were to define rock ’n’ roll, with special emphasis on the 'roll' part, not just the 'rock,' this... would be the definition."
-Robin Umbley, The Noise
Presidents of the USA, The Willowz (Dim Mak/Sympathy for the Record Industry), The Slackers (Epitaph), Township, Eli Paperboy Reed & the Trueloves, Earl Greyhound, Eileen Rose (Rough Trade), Tunnel of Love, Stephen Brodsky (Hydrahead), Wild Light
Somewhat noteable bands we share(d) members with:
Murphy’s Law, The Slackers, Eli Paperboy Reed & the Trueloves, World/Inferno Friendship Society, Ho-Ag, Skavoovie & the Epitones, Disaster Strikes (Alternative Tentacles), Eileen Rose & the Holy Wreck
Also our bassist once spoke on the phone with Andrew WK.
