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“In Light, by Givers…is the most ebullient record of 2011.” – CMJ.com

“Giddy is the default mode on the breezy debut by this Lafayette, Louisiana quintet. Everything sparkles -- bubbly beats, luminous guitars and synths, and most of all, the exuberant voices of Taylor Guarisco and Tiffany Lamson.” – Spin

“The music is charismatic and chaotic, full of shouts, clanging and bright guitars – listen to it with your eyes closed and you’ll see everything short of sparkling blue stars.”  - AmericanSongwriter.com

“With a dexterous instrumental attack, tuneful yet alien hooks, and a proficiency for squiggly, short-circuiting electric guitar fills, it’s obvious they’ve selected the Projectors’ Bitte Orca as a Desert Island Disc—but In Light, their official debut, fortunately transcends their transparent inspirations the old-fashioned way: by twisting the nuances of their heroes into a pretzel, paying homage by developing taking others’ good ideas and going someplace new. “ – PasteMagazine.com

“In its entirety, the album is a contagious summer hit demanding toes to tap, heads to bop, and pool parties to be had.” – The Boston Phoenix

“Givers have created a debut that will surely set them atop the indie-rock world, if not only for their strict adherence to trying everything possible and succeeding gloriously at it all.” – AltPress.com

“Unlike GIVERS' previous releases, which were self-produced and offered free or cheaply on the Internet, In Light is a studio-polished monster.” – Gambit Weekly

“Guarisco lays down crunchy, bass-packed riffs, some reaching stadium-sized heights, between squiggly, tropical pop guitars, bass and acoustic instruments, from flutes to ukulele. Lamson's smoky, acrobatic voice gets a starring turn on ‘Ripe,’ but her and Guarisco's playful harmonies share most of the album's vocal work.” – Gambit Weekly

“‘Up Up Up,’ GIVERS. Unlikely sounds- rain sticks, chimes, synths- build to a crazy momentum, driving this joy rock’s campfire-chant chorus from fun to fervent.” – Marie Claire

“Givers' five members, three of whom sing and two of whom wield percussion at any given moment, are known for swapping roles with ease. In Light reflects that knockabout, anything-goes vibe, just in time for the season that suits it best.” – NPR.org

“[GIVERS] use a myriad of instruments to create lush, magical Afro-pop gems soaked in irrepressible joy.” – Nylon

“Just try not to smile or dance (or both) when GIVERS sing…I bet you can’t.  These five young musicians from Lafayette, LA, are, as their name says, givers.  And what they give is bubbly, fun and energetic while showing some serious musical chops.” – Time.com “Ten Bands that Rocked SXSW 2011”

“In Light is one of the most unique albums you’ll hear this year. Through the use of mystical vocals and airy instrumentals, Givers brings the listener to a blissful state all while providing music that you can still get down and dance to.” – The Aquarian