"First on tonight are hard-working heroes DESERT MONKEY. This is the third time I’ve seen them in as many months, and each time they have been progressively better. Strangely enough, they start tonight with their slower songs, whereas previously they’ve raced into a funky rock ‘n’ roll number which has the crowd dancing like Vietnam never happened. We have to wait fifteen minutes or so before our pre-Vietnam-style moves can be demonstrated, but once DM start up those funky basslines, one can’t help but gyrate. Some of the new tracks aired tonight lean more towards a Led Zeppelin style, as Jamie Harrison’s guitar breathes rock ‘n’ roll, coupling his solos with Sam Curtis’ complex bass perfectly. Believe me when I say these guys are gonna go far."

(www.the13th.com-webzine review-of gig at The Twist 24/1/03)