“Each track is bursting with wild and subtle changes in pace and tempo, fiery exchanges between the musicians and some creative soloing and improvisation. [...] Fischer and Soul Cycle [take] the road less travelled to create an extremely enjoyable album. Highly Recommended.”
— Howard Dukes, SoulTracks.com

“Fantastic playing all around, sonically warm, interesting and adventurous arranging — this is an entire set that you need to listen to, not a series of singles.”
— Ivan Orr, GrownFolksMusic.com

“I wallowed in the rich yet delicate treatment provided by Soul Cycle. Accomplished jazz singer Gretchen Parlato delivers a beguiling vocal that is beautifully complimented by Jesse’s sweet arrangement that, as per usual, features some enrapturing keyboard work.”
— Paul Cutting, SoulCuts.org

“Parlato joins Soul Cycle on a charming remake of Carole King’s ‘You’ve Got a Friend’… Their cover is jazzy and soulful, with Parlato delivering a mesmerizing vocal performance.”
— Kim Hines, SoulBounce.com

“ ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ is taken through an updated soulful polish with the band Soul Cycle… It’s a great song, and with luck this will gain a lot of attention.”
— John Book, ThisIsBooksMusic.com

“Smartly arranged cuts smack-bang at the intersection of soul, funk, jazz and R&B … a tight, contemporary and relevant act.”
— Paul Cutting, SoulCuts blog

“A wonderful hybrid of funk, jazz, and soul.”
— Shannon Effinger, Black Lyst Weekly

“At home in various different settings, from in the club, to a quiet night at home, to a dubstep DJ set, to an R&B DJ set”
— Norman Mayers, Nu-Soul magazine

“Another tasty collection of gems… ‘My Cherie Amour’ showcases the lovely and talented vocal stylings of Melanie Charles, who boldly adds her unique twist to this classic.”
— The Urban Flux blog

“Soul Cycle is a group of talented and eclectic musicians who know how to think outside of the box. The integrity and honesty of the music is always of the utmost importance.”
— Onaje Allan Gumbs, jazz pianist and composer

“The savoirs of jazz-funk!”
— Jamal Ahmad, 91.9 FM WCLK Atlanta

“Very refreshing and innovative look at urban grooves steeped in fusion jazz.”
— Ronald Jackson, JazzReview.com

“Hard-hitting jazz with a twist of funk… Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters with a modern feel.”
— Brandon Pope, 4DaSoul.com

“One of the hippest contemporary soul combos we’ve ever heard.”
— DustyGroove.com