PATCHWORK
"Just the right mixture of slick pop craft, bright harmonies, melancholia and a bit of grit ... a captivating record. 7/10" Americana UK.

"A fine example of country-powerpop ... even after the first listen the melodies stick in your memory." Rootstime.

"Another great album in the career of Dropkick. 4/5" Pecan Pie.

"Sweet-sounding harmonies and quietly melancholic alt-country ... like a wet kiss between the Pernice Brothers and Teenage Fanclub. 4/5" Corren newspaper (Sweden).

"An exraordinary talent for writing melodic pop music ... Dropkick is a well kept secret that requires disclosure." Rootsy.

"Melodious songs that are not working themselves to death to be 'pop'. They make their way at their own pace, thoughtful and sensitive. And brothers Andrew and Alastair sing together as only brothers do." Lennart Persson (witing for Rootsy).

"Patchwork starts strongly with one of the songs of this year: Nowhere Girl. Then comes one jewel after another. 4/5" Alt-country NL.


DOT THE I
"A stunning album ... intricate, convincing and zingingly catchy throughout ... no doubt Dropkick have created a record of soaring greatness and personality." Music News Scotland. Full review is here.

"An excellent album ... twelve songs that capture a power pop spirit tinged with a country edge, shimmering guitars and vocal harmonies recall classic California bands and more local contemporaries such as Teenage Fanclub. 8/10" Americana UK. Full review is here.

"A world of delights which are all of Dropkick's making ... Call it country rock/pop or whatever you like, the end result is a superb listen and in the end what else do you need?" Netrythms.

"The perfect blend between powerpop and the roots of contemporary alt-country. Something like Teenage Fanclub songs played by the Jayhawks." Power Pop Station.

"Catchy melodies and lyrics that are full of humor ... to sing along with Dropkick is allowed, even encouraged." Rootstime.

"A punchy blend of pop-friendly rock and alt-country, with gorgeous layered vocals." Green Man Review.

"Full of lovely building melodies ... another engaging album. 4/5" Subba Culcha.

"The fraternal harmony sets the tone ... carefree and infectious. 7/10" Alt-country NL.




KILLING TIME EP
"A hybrid of the Fannies and the Jayhawks ... effortless countrified pop. 4/5" Is This Music? magazine. Full review is here.

"Sweet, harmonious popular music that gladdens the heart ... serves as a reminder of sunnier and simpler times" Bluesbunny. Full review is here.








TURNING CIRCLES
"For sheer enjoyment Dropkick are pretty hard to beat right now. 7/10" Americana UK. Full review is here.

" 'Turning Circles’ deserves to be top of your CD rack. 5/5" Is This Music? magazine. Full review is here.

"Inescapably wonderful ... the album is a gem" NetRhythms. Full review is here.

"Dropkick have edged yet another step closer to pop perfection. 5/5" Bluesbunny. Full review is here.

"Dropkick keep getting better and better. 4/5" www.altcountry.nl. Full review is here.

"A fine release, continues their summer pop vibe and builds on it" Crooked Rain. Full review is here.

"Such a refreshing and tuneful album. 4/5" Rock'n'Reel magazine. Full review is here.

"Infectious, optimistic and full of humour ... a pop gem" S'altraweb. Full review is here.

"A perfect pop record and one of the most enjoyable releases of the year. 9/10" One Chord To Another. Full review is here.

"The album lilts along beautifully ... you never tire of Dropkick" Diskant. Full review is here.

OBVIOUS
"Country pop touched by the hand of God. 7/10" Americana UK. Full review here.

"Dropkick have managed to craft an album that should appeal equally to Converse-wearing indie kids and Ryan Adams’ alt-country faithful. 4/5" Is This Music? magazine. Full review here.

"If you like intelligent pop music with a country feel, then you will enjoy this album. We certainly did. 4/5" Bluesbunny. Full review here.

"Catchy pop songs with a major Americana influence sung in perfect harmony. 4/5" www.altcountry.nl. Full review here.

" 'Obvious' is a Scot-pop gem." Crooked Rain. Full review here.

"I liked it immediately. The title track could be on Bandwagonesque. 4/5" The End fanzine. Full review here.

"Bouncealong beats and sunny harmonies" Daily Record. Full review here.

MUSIC TO WATCH SHEEP BY
"Their best instruments are there voices, especially when they sing together, like the brothers Louvin, Everly and Brown. 7/10"
www.altcountry.nl. Full review is here.

"An infectious brand of pop-influenced alternative-country music that is lots of fun" Green Man Review. Full review is here.

"The verdict is good ... Crooked Rain gives Dropkick the Thumbs Up" Crooked Rain. Full review is here.

"Catchy alt-countrified pop music that sticks in the mind" Americana UK. Full review is here.

"This album is an album once played, you will find hard to turn off" Scottish Music Network. Full review here.

LIVE REVIEWS
"A dynamic combination of ballsy country twang, wry lyrics and luscious pop harmonies" CMU Music Network. Full review is here.

"Their live harmonies are often note-perfect and they have some truly fantastic tunes" Is This Music?. Full review is here.

"You could just imagine the band behind the chicken wire in a roadhouse on Route 66" BluesBunny. Full review here.

"Some of the best harmonies I've heard" Last Night From Glasgow Indie Eyespy. Full review here.

"An interesting mix of pop and country, something that is rarely witnessed" Live Music Direct. Full review here.

"The reasonably remarkable thing that I witnessed tonight was someone playing the drums and the mouthorgan. At the same time" tartanpodcast. Full review here.

"You won't believe your eyes when you see Andrew from Dropkick manage to play the drums, banjo and sing all at the same time!!" Three From Leith. Full review here.