"Tucker, who could be mistaken for a hipper, younger Neko Case, had the kind of charm and charisma onstage that seasoned performers dream of. On top of that she's got a powerful voice that's as bittersweet as it is silky smooth."
- Jeff Albertsen, Seattle Times, September 1, 2008

"Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden reflect Seattle's fertile climate for insightful, alt-country singers-songwriters."
- Gene Stout, Seattle P-I, August 28, 2008

"The self-titled debut by Seattle singer Kate Tucker and the curiously dubbed Sons of Sweden entices with a whisper rather than a scream through songs both beautiful and complex. Stirred from a mix of emotionsóequal parts angst and anticipationóthe music carries a mysterious undertow thatís genuinely affecting."
- Performing Songwriter, May 2008

"Her lyrics twine with the emotional pulls of the supporting instruments, and similar to queen of coffeehouse folk Beth Orton's, they are poignant allegories for love and loss."
- Performer Magazine, March 2008


"Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden capture the alt-pop vibe nicely, with melancholy reverb smoothly draping Tucker's yearning vocals."
- Seattle Sound, January 2008


"Absolutely gorgeous and heartbroken indie rock focused around Ohio native Kate Tucker's fragile but insistent voice is supported by supple guitar work, strings, and folk and pop influences."
- Access Magazine, December 2007


"The list of influences posted online by this Ballard, Wash., band should tell you almost immediately if this is up your alley: Mazzy Star, Portishead and Neko Case. If you can triangulate the patch of ground upon which those acts could conceivably camp out together, you'll find this coolly emotional track [Faster than Cars Drive] pretty much impossible to resist."
- John Sakamoto, Toronto Star, November 10, 2007


"Tucker sounds a little bit like Beth Orton and Neko Case (to my ears), and her self-titled debut is a confident collecion of multi-textured and colorful rock based songs. We say: keep your ears on the lookout for Kate Tucker!"
- WXPN, My Morning Download (http://wxpn.blogspot.com)


"If you're looking for crystal clear, emotional and melodic pop that shines with simplicity and shimmers with sensuality then check out Kate Tucker and The Sons of Sweden."
- The Devil Has the Best Tuna (http://besttuna.blogspot.com)


"The constant and smooth shifts in dynamics of the songs (slow to mid-paced to slow again), as well as the emotional fragility on display, keep the ear engaged as Kate sing-talks short phrases of longing and lament. Yet, interestingly enough, Kate doesnít let it get too messy ñ her emotions are spare and they never get the best of her vocal delivery - she exhibits a subdued self-control. While there are tangled up trials and tribulations here, they arenít vocally displayed in such a manner. Her vocals are clear and duskily bright (and lilting at the ends of phrases) against the sumptuous flow of the music."
- Delusions of Adequacy (http://Adequacy.net)


"There is something pure at heart about the music of Kate Tucker & The Sons of Sweden on their self-titled debut. This is the first collaboration between Kate Tucker & The Swedes, and the result is a record that almost feels like it is gliding on air. Undoubtedly, the unique atmospheric character achieved here is based around Kate Tucker's fine songwriting."
- Parasites and Sycophants (http://parasitesandsycophants.blogspot.com)


"The debut album from Kate Tucker & The Sons of Sweden is an enchanting little album of haunting folk-pop. Some songs call to mind the dreamy sounds of Trespassers William or Mazzy Star, while others are more akin to the eerie acoustics of Neko Case or Cat Power."
- Muruch (http://muruch.blogspot.com)


"The influence of Mazzy Star and Cat Power are strong on these vaguely country shoegaze beauties. Nice driving music."
- Speed of Dark (http://speedofdark-web.blogspot.com)


"Kate Tucker has been compared to the likes of such greats as Mazzy Star, Beth Orton, Neko Case and Cat Power - quite an achievement considering she has only just released her first self-titled album with the band The Sons Of Sweden."
- Angry Ape (http://angryape.com)


"Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden bring their dreamy eclectic sound to your speakers with a delicately produced debut album." - The Truth Enlightens Me (http://thetruthenlightensme.blogspot.com) "Fans of Over the Rhine, The Innocence Mission, Mazzy Star, Sixpence None the Richer, 10,000 Maniacs, and The Cranberries will find themselves warmed through the winter by the golden glow of Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden in their new, self-titled release."
- Jeffrey Overstreet (http://lookingcloser.wordpress.com)


"As soon as Kate Tucker parted her lips to release her rich, dulcet voice I was gathering rope and beeswax to avoid following her to my inevitable destruction (forgive my allusion to the Odyssey; I'm deep into the Rouse translation...). You'd hear no complaints from me if this was the last voice I ever heard."
- 3hive (http://3hive.com)


"Kate Tucker & The Sons of Sweden have created an album full of beautiful pop tunes, and it is all focused on tender voice of the compelling Kate Tucker. At times soft and atmospheric, at times roaring this self-titled debut is something this Washington State band should take pride in."
-What to Wear During an Orange Alert (http://wearduringorangealert.blogspot.com)

About Eros Turannos

"On her debut EP, Eros Turannos, Tucker crafts a set of entrancing, melancholy songs layered with ethereal soundscapes, something one might expect from Bjork, if not for the steady rhythm section that Tucker employs. With a voice that mixes elements of Dido and Natalie Merchant, Tucker manages to find her niche on her first tryóupbeat but otherwise gloomy, ambient songs."
- American Songwriter, March/April 2006


"With a vocal delivery that reminds one of Natalie Merchant and the Cranberries, Kate Tucker lays on thick melodies and catchy hooks throughout this colorful pop-rock adventure. Her lush arrangements are breathtaking, finding even the most remote note and being able to flip it into a dominant position without ever seeming forced. Female indie-pop this golden hasnít been around since Mazzy Starís hey-day and itís a welcome change to the male-dominated scene. Wow."
- Smother.net