4 stars    “Sounds like no one else” 

Sorry For The Kissing Review June 09

5 stars

“They seem to have jumped into a different league with the release of Sorry For The Kissing.”

3 stars “Terrific third LP.. Nella Johnson supplies a killer touch of class throughout”

Sorry For The Kissing Review  June 2009

“By far their best yet”

4 1/2 stars 

“This CD is so good you can just put the repeat button on and let it play over-and-over again.”

Sorry For The Kissing Review Jun 09

“They were having such a good time their joy in what they were doing was infectious”

“The Barker Band kicked it off with a solid set of simple music made intricate by the musicianship and blend of vocals.”

“The very first band I saw at South By Southwest (SXSW) this year really knocked me out. They’re called the Barker Band, and they’re from London.  Reminds me of Old Crow Medicine Show’s early monthly gigs days at Station Inn, as well as the energy of the Avett Brothers. The Barker Band could go just as far. “

“Somewhere in an alternative universe, where there are no manufactured bands and corporate music, this band is walking off with the Mercury Prize”

“Sorry For The Kissing is an addictive collection of bitter sweet songs that explore new territories without ever really departing from that home-grown rootsy sound and harmonies that make The Barker Band so special.”

“I saw The Barker Band and they just blew my head off. They’re amazing, very proud of their banjos.”