Reviews
"To say that Lane’s work is often the sum of its many influences would be an understatement, but there’s no avoiding the fact that – assuming you like retro pop/rock with a heavy 70s bias – ‘New Memory’ is a thoroughly enjoyable record." - Real Gone
"In an album full of standouts “Bend the Strings” and “Open Road” have an epic folk-rock feel, but overall there is no filler here. Happy to say this is my first top ten album for 2018, so savor it." -Powerpopaholic, Top Ten of 2018
"Opener "Takin' That Ride" recalls Teenage Fanclub while the looping piano-based melody of "Something Grand" channels Harry Nilsson. Elsewhere, "Too Far into You" sounds like Gerry Rafferty jamming with Tom Petty, the 6-minute "Goodbye" (which is not the last track on the album) bears the influence of Lennon and Elvis C, and the title track is propulsive pop. New Memory is a tour-de-force of 70s singer-songwriter styles and definitely worth a listen." - Absolute Powerpop
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"During the early 16th Century, those who were talented in many different areas were called Renaissance Men. Though little of today’s generations know this term, it could easily be applied to a select few multi-talented musicians (such as Lenny Kravitz and Joe Buck). However, a man who is perhaps even more deserving of such a title is Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Mark Lane, whose jaw-dropping debut Golden State of Mind makes him easily one of today’s most exciting newcomers to the Americana genre." - Holly Estrella del Dia, Roots Highway Music Critic
