“angular post-punk guitar carefully structured over jittery synths and polyrhythmic beats.” “Scott Butler seethes with cynical, hyper-intellectual lyricism, most evident on “Power to Change,”” Everything sounds familiar, but it’s rarely ever sounded better. - The Austin Chronicle
“This album is a pleasant surprise.. a snaky, pulsating mass of abstract sound!”- My Old Kentucky Blog
“Best New Local Act 2008” - Andy Langer, Austin Chronicle
“Is there something in the water in Austin, Texas? It’s one of those epicenters of uber-coolness that just exudes talented artists. The latest Austin quartet worth your attention is the Black & White Years, a band that at times weds an upbeat synth-pop sound to heavy lyrics about serious life issues.” - Mog.com |