"Produced by two-time Grammy winner George Massenburg, "Way Out" is a mean mash-up of ska, punk, reggae and rock. [...] the album is as progressive as it is non-pretentious. [...] The end result leaves no question as to whether you should be bobbing your head, tapping your feet or leaving your seat. [...] Truly the sound of musical Epicureans. 4/5"
- Remi L. Roy, Ottawa XPress
"North American ska is a tough thing to do well. There’s nothing worse than hearing what should be an extremely tight ship sail sloppily [...] Montreal’s Stepper, thankfully, are anything but sloppy. The band is strong, the vocals clever, horns full and the vibe energetic. Tunes like “Restless” and “Running From Home” are good fun and good examples of the fact that Stepper enjoy catchy power pop alongside their Specials. 8/10"
- Erin Macleod, Montreal Mirror
"Stepper is one of those up and coming bands from Montreal that everyone should pay attention to. [...]“Way Out” displays a level songwriting and musicianship that is hard to come by amidst today’s ska bands. [...]Stepper’s cd launch on February 19th in Montreal had the crowd in an uproar, and their live show keeps getting better and better."
- Aaron Lakoff, MusicalOccupation.com
"Way Out is filled with upbeat(obviously) tunes that are tight and well crafted. [...]Inspired guitar playing, tight horn lines and 3 different vocalists taking turns at the mic keep the entire album fresh and unpredictable."
- watchmojo.com
"Way Out commence et se termine avec force [...] avec un petit quelque chose de unique sur chaque piste. [...] Un album qui me surprend, j’aime beaucoup ça! 8.5/10"
- skamontreal.com
Stepper's new album, Way Out is available now. They will be touring Canada, summer 2009. Get ready.
Yeah! Keep kicking ass all over the country, don't let the bastards grind you down. And say hi to Paul and the rest of the Townehouse crew in Sudbury for me!
Sparky and Vanny-Van are smiling down on you that you actually kept going and didn't just cancel the tour! Without that decision, we never would have been able to do those awesome shows together in Vancouver and Victoria... So thanks... :-) Love, LoLo
It's been too long, last time I saw you guys, you'd just changed yer name from the Livers, and were jet setting outta Calgary. Rot in Style still gets regular rotation in my player. Hope you enjoy yer time in Vancouver.. Victoria. Fat Bills! Looking forward to seeing the new line up, the studio stuff sounds cool, no doubt it's hotter live! Long live stepper, kings of ska! bwa ha ha..,(don't forget to bring new albums jah!)
