"One of the Best Albums of 2006" — Bryan Beck, 107.1 KGSR.
"This is what country music is supposed to sound like: Banjo, guitar, bass, and drums, with a Tammy Wynette voice courtesy of Rebecca Cannon. The quintet is recording with Lloyd Maines soon and due for serious attention."— Darcie Stevens, Austin Chronicle cover story, "99 Bands" July 7, 2005
"...delightfully traditional, tasty songs mostly written by Billy Brent Malkus, whose duets with Cannon come off as postmodern Porter and Dolly." — Margaret Moser, Texas Platters, Austin Chronicle, July 15, 2005
"The Sapphires plunder the classic country catalog with organic, homespun panache ... you could close your eyes and imagine them doing their sprawling happy hour sets on a front porch in some lost Tennessee holler" — Greg Beets, Austin Chronicle
"Nimble guitar player Billy Brent Malkus is always worth a listen as he takes all the curves at 90 mph and pulls 'em right through." — Jerry Renshaw, Austin Chronicle
“The Texas Sapphires are a breath of fresh air in the boiling pot of new music in the country today. … inspired songs, great vocals and diverse band members that toss their respective musical influences into the ring ... The end result is a great listen.” — Grammy award winning Producer Lloyd Maines