“...Brian Wilson, his backing Wondermints, and Jon Brion - three L.A.
luminaries that popped into my head (maybe a little Emitt Rhodes post Merry-Go-Round, too). But there's also tincey bits of
the four horsemen, Beatles, Badfinger, Todd Rundgren, and Big Star—if they'd been recording cheery, feel-good, mellow
soft-psych pop with Wilson circa 20/20, instead... Dill's voice, though, reminds of Gerry Rafferty of Steelers' Wheel
("Stuck in the Middle With You) and solo ("Baker Street"), only more harmonies-driven. Very pleasant little disc!”
Jack Rabid - The Big Takeover (issue 62)
“Fabulous! So much of the American power pop '60s thing is formulaic, tired and obvious... Dave is different. Even better than The Wondermints in their prime.”
Jon "Mojo" Mills Editor in Chief - Shindig! Magazine
“...you could keep reading raves all day about Mr. Dill. Every song is strong here and easily gets a nod for Top Ten for 2008. Sunshine pop fans shouldn't even hestitate here. After you buy this album, put it in the player, listen to it, rinse and repeat." Aaron Kupferberg - Powerpopaholic
“You'd need to be a statue not to be moved by Dave Dill's delightful music...This soaring, triumphant music charts the development of a phenomenal musician and songwriter." Phil Jackson - Zeitgeist
“Just listen to the opening four tracks and be prepared to be amazed by Dill’s deft melodic songcraft, sensitive referencing and competent instrumental performances. ...what you get is a POP album that every fan of 60s/70s classic pop must savour.” Kevin Mathews - The Power of Pop
"One of the more impressive aspects of Dill's album is the fact that he plays all the instruments and does all the producing. Not an easy feat when you're playing music that traditionally lends itself to a group mentality. Somehow Dill pulls it off brilliantly, and it certainly helps that his songs are catchy with memorable pop hooks.” Mish Mash Music Reviews
"Follow the Summer is talented singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Dave Dill’s gorgeous ode to summer, nature, love and good vibrations. Combining elements from The Beach Boys, Queen, Badfinger and Todd Rundgren, Dill has created a minor-masterpiece of contemporary Sunshine Pop full of lovely melodies, upbeat lyrics, layered instrumentation, and soaring vocal harmonies.” Andy Miracle - Seattle Powerpop
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