“Remember 311? Remember the good parts of 311? Well, if you took all the good parts of 311 and added some soul-influenced vocals, At the Drive-In-esque guitars, fusion-y keyboards, and a female vocalist that could put most pop singers to shame, you might be getting somewhere near what Eclectic Collective is. But you wouldn’t quite be there yet.” –WERS 88.9 Boston"
"Eclectic Collective is a band with a unique blend of jazz, rock, rhythm and blues and social consciousness, with a little bit of the Fugees mixed in for good measure. Interesting songs and lyrics are always a good foundation to begin with. Add to that solid musicianship and the interesting male-female dynamic of their vocal duets, and one can see why Eclectic Collective possesses a recipe for success." - Michael Barbiero
"What makes their music different is the band's apparent refusal to stuff themselves into any one genre...
the diversity of musical backgrounds between them is what has produced their anomalous sound."
“The Flux is one of 2007's most thrilling, most creative, and easily one of the year's most original records to hit. The band combines a flurry of sounds to create one mind-bendingly original mash-up that will make any lover of emotional, motivating and energetic music want to open up their arms and wrap them around the next person to walk in the room.” –AbsolutePunk.net
"The nine-member band lived up to its name by singing, rhyming, jamming and conjuring memories of a time when organic rhythm ruled hip-hop, as well as a time when soulful groups such as Digable Planets got MTV airplay"
AND by the way... u'all KILLED it last night... big props to my homegirl "Kelly O'Brien" (LOL) for introducing me to ur sounds a yr ago... may have looked miserable last night... (just the demeanor) but totally absorbing all of what u'all were spitting... ~ONE LUV ~ONE LIGHT
So, my boyfriend and me meet at school in Oregon....but hes home for the summer and I was looking on here and it says you guys played In New Jersey Asbury Park...and he lives there!!! I'm soooo jealous :( Come play in PORTLAND OREGON ;)
so...i missed slick rick last night but I didn't know you guys were playing stephen talkhouse -so i might try to make it out tomorrow night if i can....either way you guys were...illmatic
See you at BB Kings Friday night!!! Jami and I are flying in that morning for her Birthday!!! Can't wait to party with you all....C U Then! Peace! xoxoxo
Could you guys please come back to CT. We are in need of bands and music like yours! Im dyeing to see you guys again. No disrespect but i would love to see you guys on your own. (minus slick) Not that i have the hates just would love to see yall do your own set.
the only way I would pay you guys to play my puberty/bar mitzvah/loss of virginity extravaganza is if Santi played naked the whole time.... no negotiations.
Hey I'm gonna try to come see you guys in Philly, keep a look out for me!!! Last time I came out was the Halloween show in NYC so it's due time... also Slick Rick is the shit. See you soon, I miss your live ish!!! -Emi likes the mic
I know this is a week late, but I was in vegas working....so please accept my apology! Thanks so much for Sunday night! You had the place jamming, and your performance was incredible...what can I say you're the best! Thanks for making my birthday-bash one to remember!
