Press & Reviews

“Lucas is a songwriter whos strength is his storytelling, his keen observations and his ability to draw you into those scenes. The Dead Setters are the perfect combination for the chosen material…”

Kim Cheshire- Country Update

“A thorough exploration of the band’s earthy roots music. Though Lucas & the Dead Setters aren’t prickly traditionalists by any means, it’s remarkable how timeless they’re capable of sounding live.” – Martin Jones, Rhythms Magazine

“A seamless mix of country and folk from Down Under…encapsulates perfectly the appeal of the true singer-songwriter.” – MM, Maverick Magazine (UK)

“one of Australia’s premier songwriters.”
– Ken Date krdcountry.com

“a sheer joy on repeated listening”
– David Dawson, Beat Magazine

“well written, well played, a gentle pleasure, and virtually impossible to dislike.”
– Patrick Wilkins, Americana UK

“…a near perfect musical setting for these distinctly Australian tales of restless souls, ghosts of the past, desert vistas and sunburnt suburban angst.”
-Kim Cheshire, Country Update

“knows how to -in a sublime way- wrap up his stories in a cocoon of real, true country music.”
– François ( Swa ) Braeken, Roots Time E-Zine (Belgium)