MONICA KENDRICK,CHICAGO READER: There’s nothing too forced or gimmicky about Tight Phantomz’ music: rolling car-radio rock licks propel "Hash Sisters" and "Stranded", and the fatalistic party anthem "Dancing on the Freeway" pairs well with the breathy,broody "Sorry,Baby". A dreamy instrumental cover (Fleetwood Mac’s Albatross) makes an especially nice final flourish.
ANDY DOWNING, CHICAGO TRIBUNE: The album reintroduced the anything can happen vibe of 70’s party rock to the Chicago music scene- much as Urge Overkill did in the 90’s.
CHICAGO.OHMYROCKNESS.COM: Chicago’s Tight Phantomz are making hot ’n’ sweaty 70’s rock cool again (as if it ever wasn’t!). Featuring former members (including leader Mike Lust) of the ever-effervescent Lustre King, Tight Phantomz seriously kick out the grimy jams, forming classic rock magic with a BANG out of smoggy, distorted air. This is music led by AXES, not guitars.
...There’s a lot of muscle in these power chord riffs, but also a hint of spookiness that would even make Black Heart Procession proud. They (along with city mates, The Ponys) are bringing the hardworking grubby rock back to Chi-town. You’ll need a shower after this show.
ALLMUSIC.COM: ...stinging riffs, pounding drums, and vocals like a tumbledown Marc Bolan. But it also feels like something made with love for decades yore. "Hash Sisters" has a thumping cowbell and lyrics about teenage queens, "Stranded" crosses the legacies of Nazareth and the Sweet (complete with fizzy keyboards and high harmonies in the chorus), and "DUI in St. Charles" has some particularly stinging guitar work from Lust.
EQ MAGAZINE: Expertly captured at the bands own Phantom Manor studios in Chicago, Crazy When Wet has all the in-your-face presence of a live recording.
CHORD: NIghtfool is pure rock n’ roll bliss.
SLAP SKATEBOARD MAGAZINE: Tight Phantomz have successfully fired another bullet in the popular misconception of what rock ’n’ roll is these days and should be patted on the back for thier effort.
JOHN SEWELL TRI CITIES.COM: Do whatever is neccessary to find this jem of an album
FLAVORPILL.COM: Not to rain on any rock-writer parades, but the term "attitude" has been mis- and overused, stuffed with signification to the point of meaninglessness. It’s not just an affect in order to work, every aspect of rock ’n roll has to exude attitude. And from the strut of their guitars to their singer’s mealy-mouthed phrasing, Tight Phantomz exude the coveted attribute with ease.
(JM) PUNK PLANET: Tight Phantomz have the skillz to become monsterz of rock. Unlike other bands that imitate their influences, Tight Phantomz uses influences as references and then plays beyond them. The band begins with Tony Iommi, Alice Cooper, or Edgar Winter on its stylistic turntable but then drops the needle into its own groove. The bands comfort zone is dynamic instrumental rock, which, because the trio can play without wankery, is a pleasure zone for listeners.
HANGINGHEX.COM: Ive said it before and Ill say it again, Mike Lust is one of the greatest live showmen on Earth. His stage antics (I once had his old band play in an apartment and he answered a ringing phone while playing and had a conversation in which he played a solo to the receiving end), coupled with his effortless guitar mastery are a thing to behold and a must for any fan of ZZ Top.
PANTERA MESSAGEBOARD POSTING: Don’t let the ’z’ fool you, it’s straight-up, tear your face off rock that makes you want to punch babies and jump around like a baboon on angel dust.
