“We love the folk style and story telling. Great sounds whilst camping or driving, or even listening to while cooking a BBQ. Local artists with a very great talent for their genre.”

“The passion that this duo share for their music really shines through in this release and it will leave you feeling satisfied and also excited about what's yet to come from Dr Kym Watling & Geoffrey Bates.”

“Would love to see this duo in a writers round and hear some of the stories about this collection of tunes. With both having such great story-telling voices this is a disc you have to sit and listen to the words. It has not got that high end production but does not need it leaving it raw, earthy and I feel sounding just right and is in my pile of high rotation listening.”

“One of the things I have noticed especially with this album is that the lyrics have a unique ability to wrap you in cotton wool and comfort you. Well written, well produced & very well performed.”

“This distinctly Australian album reflects some of our Aussie history, it pains over lost love, celebrates our larrikinism and has much to say on life's struggles. A fine Australian gem from Watling & Bates”

“Watling & Bates are true storytellers. Love the very Australian theme running through every track. The songs paint a picture of times & events so well. Love this cd & look forward to hearing more!”

“This CD of 13 tracks is robustly Australian in its flavour and displays a genuine pride in the unique properties of this wide brown land. ”

“The sound production is lush. 'Minus Three' is happiness and joy in sound. 'Poppy's Tune' a gem.”

“There is no mistaking that it is Watling & Bates, and that is not easy to accomplish.”

“'In The Dead Of Night' ... globulous intro, Gothic feel ... lovely violin ... beautiful harmonies ... understated slide.”

“Geoff has the ability to manufacture an eerie feel, something he has done masterfully for 'In The Dead of Night'”