FOR GODS AND MONSTERS:
"4 STARS...awesome, idiosyncratic chops...this music projects a coherent ensemble style and sensibility...soaring melodic flights and, at times, an unexpected but welcome country-rock flavor."
ROLLING STONE, 3/93
"BEST SOUNDS OF 1992...Lucas is a fiery original with a witty approach to his instrument."
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, 12/92
"UNLIKE some guitar deities, Gary Lucas is an axman who balances his heroics with solid songwriting...good music is not in short supply here."
NEWSDAY, 9/92
"GREAT TUNES...Lucas is totally viable as a high profile artist and it's about time more people recognized this .44 caliber talent in a field populated by water pistols."
ALTERNATIVE PRESS, 10/92
"GARY LUCAS is reinventing the electric guitar all over again...the sound of an axe wizard/songsmith at the top of his game."
MINNEAPOLIS CITY PAGES, 11/92
"ACCESSIBLE AND MELODIC...it's not the personnel alone that distinguishes 'Gods and Monsters.' It's the tunes."
BOSTON GLOBE, 1/93
"AWESOME! If there's gotta be guitar heroes let 'em be like this guy...as much brains and style as chops."
PHILADELPHIA AFTER DARK, 1/93
"EXQUISITE FRETWORK AND UPBEAT TUNES sure to entertain everyone from alternative rock fans to baby boomers looking for something fresh. Great stuff!"
MUSIC RETAILING, 11/92
"DISC OF THE WEEK...Gary Lucas thrives as a guitar god...'Gods and Monsters' has a mighty impact."
TORONTO EYE, 12/92
"A TRUE MUSICAL INNOVATOR with a tremendous sense of humor...a wonderful rock and roll record...the kids will wish they could co-opt this one."
DETROIT METROTIMES, 11/92
"IMPISH AND ASTONISHING FUN."
MELODY MAKER, 1/93
"CONSISTENTLY PLEASURABLE."
CHICAGO READER, 11/92