"Renowned for his prodigious technique and creative imagination, Etheridge’s musical approach is truly eclectic. He has consistently refused to recognise artificial stylistic boundaries, a quality reflected in his extraordinary range of work."
"Showcases a renewed, inventive, and inspiring live attraction, capable of incendiary improvisation, hard-grooving rock and funk, syncopated prog, and sophisticated modal and post-bop jazz." - allmusic.com
"John Etheridge is an incredible guitarist ... He is lyrical, dramatic, restrained yet over the top, simple yet complex, allowing the music to take him where it will."
Kev Rowland, Jazz Music Archives
"Adventurous, monumental, and awe-inspiring, Soft Machine’s Thirteen album offers the latest chapter in the band’s continuation of keeping the Moon in June growing and the Hope for Happiness, burn brighter than ever.”
