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What They're Saying About Honey West's "Bad Old World"

"It merits some attention when Ian McDonald gets excited about something."

-- BILLBOARD.COM (Exclusive Video Premiere)

"Best of 2017 Top 10"

-- GOLDMINE

"Infectious. Inspired by such groups as The Kinks, The Move and Mott the Hoople, with some punk-rock energy thrown in."

-- ABC NEWS RADIO

"#2 Top Album of 2017. Straight ahead, literate rock and roll."

-- Darren DeVivo/WFUV New York

"Bad Old World's tracks flow with spunk and real-world rebellion. ... The overall exuberance that comes through encourages a resounding 'yes.'"

-- THE VINYL DISTRICT

"Ian McDonald [and] Ted Zurkowski have put together a record full of just good, fun, crisp-sounding, non-overproduced songs, and it's very much worthy of a listen."

-- GLIDE MAGAZINE

"A strong rock 'n' roll album."

-- M MUSIC & MUSICIANS

"A 12-song gem of wry lyrics, live sounding rollicking, and right-in-the-pocket production. ... 'Bad Old World' is a lively record from artists who sure know how to bring fun and smarts to rock and roll."

-- VINTAGE ROCK

"A great moment in music history."

-- Arroe Collins/iHEART RADIO

"Solid grooves, tight musicianship, and great songs that tell great stories. That rare kind of new music that got me into rock 'n' roll in the first place."

-- Jacky Bam Bam/WMMR Philadelphia

"A mix of AOR and gentle prog riding a strong rock 'n' roll heart. ... The music is a pure joy."

-- FIREWORKS MAGAZINE (UK)

"An adept, tuneful new slice of life."

-- BILOXI SUN-HERALD

"Pure musical bliss. All of the tracks have something new to offer."

-- Brett Maybee/WGWE Buffalo

"Reminiscent of Harrison and Lennon at their best. ... A truly perfect album. ... Lively and Fresh. ... Wonderful listening indeed."

-- SHORT AND SWEET (NYC & LA)

"Unashamedly good fun [and] classy. 4 STARS"

-- SEA OF TRANQUILITY

"Killer rock the way it's supposed to be."

-- MIDWEST RECORD

"One of 2017's strongest and most compelling albums. FIVE STARS"

-- RAY SHASHO SHOW (BBS RADIO)

"A fiery and terrific show. ... One of the best new bands to watch. ... an important show from an important new band."

-- THE MAC WIRE

"A breathtaking album of joy."

-- ROCKOVICA

"Ted, Ian and their evolving/revolving rhythm section have blessed the music world with a scintillating collection of kick ass rockers and moving ballads to enjoy either with a cold brew on a porch or a glass of pinot noir in a Manhattan apartment. FIVE STARS"

-- AMAZON