"The Mark Sexton Band (TMSB) is another great classic blue-eyed soul band whose sound is 100% live and 100% rhythm and blues in its rawest form. On their latest EP, LISTEN OUT, the Reno based soul band offers a brand of funky soul music that helps to fill a major void in the R&B/Soul genre."
- Senseitional, I Am Entertainment Magazine (Dec. 2011)

“The Mark Sexton Band’s Listen Out is a truly professional offering. These musicians prove beyond any doubt that they can hit a groove and make the music sing. In this day and age when style tends to win over substance, it is refreshing to hear talented musicians do it the way it should be done. It is also a breath of fresh air to come upon music unencumbered by too much studio wizardry. For instance, when was the last time you heard R&B songs that didn’t have guest rappers all over them? Heck, there isn’t even any guest DJs, for that matter. Skilled musicians like these can always let their talent speak for itself. With Listen Out, this is one project where music substance triumphed over pop music fashion. If such victories happened more often, there might be far fewer grumpy music critics working the computer keyboard these days.”
- Dan MacIntosh (Freelance Music Journalist)

"The Mark Sexton Band's Listen Out is an accomplished LP that's a giant step forward in concept, creativity and technical execution for the talented young collegiates. Listen Out captures the warmth and tone of great studio records of the 70's soul era."
- Oliver X, Reno Tahoe Tonight (Aug 01, 2010)

"The age and youthful appearance of the band belies the sound of their songs. They refer to vinyl and “good old-fashioned music” when talking about their new album. It combines rock with R&B and a little bit of funk with the result being a mellow listening experience. The influence of the older music comes through, as well as their dedication to their art, and literally gives it soul. "
- Megan Berner, Reno News & Review (Aug 19, 2010)

"I’ve been rockin Listen Out all week, and just now tonight I had a little wine, some Friday night relaxation- and I realized: The About Me section on the Band’s page is right! Your sound- the very structure and finesse of the music- is very poetic (emotion, love). Super make out music. Anyway, thank you and I think your band is full of extremely talented and soulful musicians."
- Lisa Vocelka, Facebook (Jan 13, 2012)