“’NYC Animal’ is a collection of ‘unadulterated sonic brilliance’, which can be defined in many ways — ways which always lead back to the artist exemplifying his elemental brand of iconic New York Rock, Disco, Psych and Soul.”
Tone Scott – Goldmine Magazine
“His latest LP is a paean to his adopted home city, homing in on the pre-gentrification danger encapsulated by Lou, Iggy, and sticky floor dives such as CBGB’s. With a touch of Y2K indie sleaze and some nightclub grooves Pattillo has crafted a sound drenched in nocturnal, hedonistic vibes.”Duncan Fletcher – Shindig Magazine
” Nomadic Girl is a dark driving rock song with an Iggy Pop (The Idiot)-like atmosphere mixed with both Arabic influences and a Mott The Hoople-like rock sound.”
Peter Marinus – Bluestown Music NL
“On ‘NYC Animal,’ for the middle eight, Pattillo strips everything away to share a clavinet riff that’s half Stevie Wonder, and half John Paul Jones amid ‘Trampled Underfoot’ – and it’s utterly superb.”
Lee Real – Real Gone UK
“The alter-ego of adroit musician and producer Dave Pattillo, Strange Majik captures the grit and glamour of NYC rock and roll. The lovechild of seventies funk rock, psychedelia, and 2000s indie sleaze, his sound and aesthetic captures a rose-colored snapshot of city nightlife.”
Madeline Dovi –The Riff
“NYC Animal’s lyrics echo the party life of a rebellious teenager, showcasing the signature themes of rebellion, freedom, and youthful exuberance. Majik delivers a high-energy performance that leaves a listener wanting more. You get to experience spontaneity, improvisation, and that sense of danger that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
Daily Music Spin
”Strange Majik is a band with phenomenal diversity of progressive rock easily comparable to the alternative rock group Silversun Pickup’s gift for ingenious composition and lyrics with the energetic driving drum, bass, and guitar power of the band Urge Overkill.”
Robert Brune – The Mountain Eagle
“It’s a call to arms for the dreamers, the rebels, and the misfits—a reminder that music still has the power to move us, to challenge us, and to transport us to another world.”
Rbeatz Radio
”David Pattillo hails from New York City and his music is creative and edgy with lyrics that reflect life in the gritty city that never sleeps. From roaring blues rock to some serious soul and funk, the recording is well worth your time!”
Benveeblues.com
This is a complete throwback to the days of indie sleaze rock and roll, and it’s fantastic. You can feel the influence of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Iggy Pop in the song, with the grunge feel, the concise and pithy monologue, and the hints of soul.
Rbeatz.com
”Strange Majik gives off grunge rock appeal with “NYC Animal” premiere”
Pat Prince – Goldmine Magazine
“‘NYC Animal’ is kinda like the east coast Dr. John stuck with guitar instead of moving to piano”
Jakob Dylan of The Wallflowers
“Bold and Provocative”
Blues 21
“Superb energy”
Real Gone
“Strange Majik and the Righteous Wrongs is a sensational collection of soul inspired rock ‘n’ roll songs”
Alisa Ali – WFUV Radio
“His music has always represented a unique and exciting take on authentically American music. Whether it is the blues rock of his band The Dead-Exs or the more funky/soulful sounds of his most recent solo work – Strange Majik takes familiar sounding music and makes it uniquely his own. Always danceable but deep and meaningful songs.”
Joe Wolfe Mazeres – Greetings From Nashville on WXNA FM
“David Pattillo is something of a blues rock cult hero in New York City.”
Connor Beckett McInerney – The Deli Magazine
“Led by star in waiting David Pattillo, this NYC noise is a friendly, radio rock, glammy, danceable brilliance.” 10 out of 10
Steve Swift – Powerplay Rock and Metal Magazine
“New York City icon STRANGE MAJIK premieres ‘World On Fire’ with Shindig! Magazine, the latest release taken from his bombastic new album 20/20. David Pattillo (he IS Strange Majik) eschews his flamboyant blues guitar for a darker and more brooding rhythm based diatribe on the state of the planet.”
Ben Adlam – Shindig Magazine
“Strange Majik is the genre fluid-rock ‘n’ roll soul of David Pattillo. It’s punkified vintage blues and trippy guitar psychedelia. It’s acid rock with a heart of Memphis soul. It’s a musical hi-five to elevate your spirit and get your body moving. It’s a jam band juggernaut powered by the iconic craft of a classic songwriter.”
Karen Silva – The Bearded Gentlemen
“David Pattillo and his band are fantastic. I call it Progressive Blues!”
Tony Visconti (Producer T-Rex, David Bowie, and many more)
“20/20 takes the trippy Blues-influenced Progressive music of the late-sixties and emulsifies it with the best of David Bowie, T-Rex, Roxy Music and The Rolling Stones.”
Helen Bradley – Fireworks Rock and Metal Magazine
“An acidic tour de force of vintage rock and roll. There are no bells and whistles, no indie gimmicks that have become increasingly common as a means of cutting through the noise; it’s just impeccable, classic musicianship from start to finish.”
Connor Beckett McInerney –The Deli Magazine
Expect Strange Majik to put a spell on you.
Rick Koster The Day
With his rebellious blend of 70s Bowie and Roxy Music, this charismatic rocker slaps down a dirty slab of funk ‘n roll!
Kick Ass Indie Jams
Marrying the rousing 70s rock sound like Roxy Music and David Bowie with thrilling, emotive blues, his new single will set your eardrums ablaze.
JansenJams.com
Strange Majik is just that, beautifully strange and enticing with a 70’s styled sound blended with blues, funk, and AM radio rock.
Bearded Gentlemen
“The British influence is all over Strange Majik’s sound. You can hear The Stones, Ziggy era Bowie and more than a little Hendrix whilst still managing to sound as American as apple pie.”
Ben Adlam – Shindig Magazine UK
Not only is the Jagger worship on point but the underlying funk meets fuzzed up Hendrix jams heavy and rocks hard. Can’t get over how well-crafted this album comes across.
The Ripple Effect
Channel T” is Strange Majik’s best work to date effortlessly juggling vintage influences as diverse as Tom Petty, Moby Grape, Rolling Stones, (of course Leon Russell) and giving them all a fresh spin that keeps this record sounding relevant and immediate in our embattled 21st Century.
Adam – Old Time Religion Radio Hour
What’s standing out for us on the four track 2nd EP release? “The Wolf” – a track that instantly garners your attention and is a perfect example of Strange Majik’s charisma and raw energy. His music sounds as if it’s perfectly recorded in one shot, the power of his guitar shredding and all. Can we say the track instinctually reminded us of Hendrix’s “Foxy Lady”? Well, we did.
Brittany NOFOMO – Highlark Magazine