"The finest new male singer/songwriter of recent memory, and … a vocalist of amazing proficiency and sensual conviction."
– Billboard
"Master of dynamics, reducing a room to silence with his blustering baritone, then teasing that silence with a fluttering falsetto."
– Acoustic Guitar Magazine
“Jumps beyond standard fare on the strength of his voice, a blue-eyed soul man’s supple instrument," adding that "his unpretentious heartiness helps him focus on every soul singer’s goal: to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart."
– Jon Pareles, The New York Times
"Martin Sexton is ripe with ... raw, expansive talent. His voice comes in a hundred impossible shades. His songs are sweet and spirited and soulful. His repertoire is like a cross-country tour of the American musical vernacular."
– Boston Globe
“Anyone who has grown impatient with the crass commercialization of the season should check out this CD, recorded with tender simplicity and genuine fireside warmth in an Adirondack mountain cabin.”
– The Washington Post
“His outstanding taste in songwriting as well as a soul marinated voice that can easily be compared to the likes of a young Steve Winwood or Van Morrison.”
– Rolling Stone
“The real thing, people, a star with potential to permanently affect the musical landscape and keep us entertained for years to come.”
– Billboard
“The best live performer I’ve ever seen.”
– John Mayer
“If you are sitting down, you will immediately want to stand up.”
– Paul Newman
“Whoever paired me up with Martin Sexton is a f#$%^ genius.”
– Peter Frampton (at the 06 Jammy Awards)