"A shot of expressive and dynamic power pop with songs that have melodic depth as well as memorability."

TAXI Independent Music A & R

"Chris McKay & The Critical Darlings have taken the Athens pop scene by storm over the past year. Armed with tight harmonies and airtight songwriting, the band has received airplay in Atlanta and gathered a growing legion of local fans."

(Nuci's Space - Athens, GA)

"McKay and his Darlings are tight, polished, pretty damn smooth and not afraid to blend edgier influences into their time-warped extravaganza of big vocals and gorgeously indulgent guitar solos."

Ben Gerrard (Flagpole Magazine - Athens, GA)

“A great little buzz-worthy band from Athens.”

Lee Smith (Creative Loafing – Atlanta, GA)