“… among the best examples of modern blues you’ll hear from anyone and their appeal doesn’t dim with repeated listens. Catch on with this band today if you love the blues because this is a group with talent to burn and, more importantly, staying power.”
- Vents Magazine (8/2019)
“There are some insanely talented individuals out there. This man is one of them.”
- Flea Market Funk (8/2020)
“An outstanding pedigree deriving inspiration from the legendary Stax label… but it doesn’t risk mimicry at any point. It sounds and feels fresh.”
- Skope Magazine (10/2019)
“People love the old-school so much, they make new music that sounds like the old-school. Yes! They just wanna blow your mind with some old-school funk! How ‘bout that?!”
-Ricky Vincent (Author of FUNK: The Music, the People and The Rhythm Of The One, and host of KPFA's “History Of Funk”)
"Their work ethic and attention to detail in the music have made them a favorite of funk champions the world over. This record is a great example of a band grasping their sound, but not afraid at all to add more flavor... it’s great to see the direction they are moving into and the joy on the faces of new and old M-Tet supporters everywhere as they dig on this new album."
- Flea Market Funk (2/2020)
“The band’s instrumental prowess is beyond question after giving tracks even a single listen… these are pyrotechnic yet substantive demonstrations of tight ensemble playing with a physical edge lacking in most modern music.”
- Vents Magazine (10/2019)
"Although a quartet, The M-Tet emulates a much bigger sound. With a studied, slow burn, the organ-forward instrumental group tackles original compositions that are funky, soulful, and jazzy in a uniquely West Coast style."
- East Bay Express (11/2017)
"Joe Baer Magnant makes his guitar walk the virtuosity walk with understated fluency. An uplifting musical experience."
- Blues Bunny Reviews (03/2016)
"These cats know what is up, and do it their own way. This record will be played for years to come by DJs, it’s that good."
- DJ Prestige (02/2019)
“Oaktown's The M-Tet continues to push the boundaries on how utterly funky a group of cats with musical instruments can be... cementing their already well-established position as high kings of soul jazz."
- 45 Live (03/2019)
"These guys have found a very special space of their own – which they occupy beautifully. A really strong sense of tone that takes us back to the important Gary Burton albums on RCA. Magnant's guitar opens with these wonderful harmonic lines as they allow the songs to unfold with both soul and grace."
- Dusty Groove (05/2016)
"They are authentic with their music and have become a force to be reckoned with... keep an eye on this crew."
- Flea Market Funk (01/2017)
"The M-Tet does a great job of doing it and making it sound good. [They're] in their own lane with creating original compositions in an era where so many things are remakes or just going for a popular sound."
- Hot Peas And Butta (03/2015)
"With a music industry where we are forced to listen to mindless dribble everywhere we turn, it’s great to hear fresh sounds. Full of soul sugar, these fly dudes lay down some soul jazz that’s good for your soul."
- Heavy Soul Brutha Music
Articles
https://eastbayexpress.com/the-m-tets-fresh-funk-2-1/
https://ventsmagazine.com/2019/10/26/cd-review-alligator-shoes-by-the-railroad-ave-bullies/
https://thewitzard.blogspot.com/2019/06/lugnut-brand-records-presents-chris.html
https://www.dustygroove.com/item/796704/Joe-Baer-Magnant-Group:Liminal-Spaces-180-gram-pressing-with-download
https://fleamarketfunk.com/2020/08/10/joe-baer-management-the-ready-runnin-persuasion/
https://www.45live.net/magazine/article/the-m-tet-redbone-funk-night
https://skopemag.com/2019/10/27/the-railroad-ave-bullies-release-alligator-shoes
https://bluesbunny.com/Reviews/ReviewID/2555/xmps/11123
https://fleamarketfunk.com/2020/02/10/the-m-tet-total-nonstop-action/