"'Hypnotised' is the first single from The Spikes debut album and we like what we hear. Sturdy drum beats, great guitar riffs, catchy chorus. What's not to like? The Spikes have already had some critical and commercial success and it looks like there'll be more to come. Previous single 'Showman' was used on the Munster rugby team's Heineken Cup victory DVD and 'Love No More' made Phantom FM's 100 top tracks of 2006."
Aoife McDonnell (State Magazine - June 2008)

"The Spikes sound like a less gloomy version of Editors on 'Hypnotised', the flagship single from their forthcoming debut long-player. Having already troubled the singles charts with previous efforts, hopes are high that The Spikes can truly establish themselves in 2008. 'Hypnotised' sounds like the perfect tool for the task, with the insanely catchy chorus lending the song instant indie anthem status."
Stephen Errity (Hotpress - April 2008)

"Surely their most vibrant offering to date, Hypnotised is the new single out on Thick Neck Records, and one has to now start asking, is this a band on the verge of greatness? As with the previous three singles, again the influence of The Doors can be heard in the bass line and the confident swagger, though now out of their minds on a half a dime, the new single is more explosive than what we have come to expect. The gamble pays off, and is surely the Ace they have been threatening to pull all along... With a naturally compelling hip-swaying beat, expect this new offering from The Spikes to be as big of a hit on the indie dance floors as on the air waves. One awaits what will surely be an arresting début album. Scores 9/10."
Tom Kenny (Frequency-Ireland, April 2008)

"...Hypnotized shares the confident swagger that marked the band's previous singles."
(Munster Express - April 2008)

"The Spikes have managed to stand out from the crowd...they have everything needed to succeed in this business."
Emma Power (Evening Echo - April 2007)

"...after watching the group in soundcheck, it is tempting to say that their tastes are as far away from the leftfield as possible - a contrast with much on the Dublin indie scene. The Spikes' sound is soaked in American classic rock: pure, heads-down Southern-fried boogie. Indeed, it is difficult to think of many contemporary Irish groups whose stage figurehead is unencumbered by instrumental responsibilities, or who really 'goes for it' in the live setting."
Kilian Murphy (Hotpress - Jan 2007)

"...For a new band The Spikes are vastly experienced...Has Iggy Pop finally met his match?"
Evening Herald (December 2006)

"This is good. From the conversational vocal entry, staccato guitar and throbbing drum part, there's a Doors-ian strut to 'In Love No More' that is hugely refreshing. The guitar slashes are straight out of the Keith Richards textbook and there's one of those small touches of brilliance that confirm the band have a pop sensibility in the judicious 'Hey!' thrown in at just the right moment on backing vocals. On this evidence, The Spikes know how to mine a good groove, keeping it tight and potent. Play it on daytime radio: the kids can stand the heat."
Phil Udell (Hotpress - Nov 2006)

"Everyone loves rock and roll bands, especially greats such as Led Zepplin ( a personal favourite), The Rolling Stones and The Who. But what if you were to mix it up a little and add some Nick Cave, Joy Division and The Undertones? Only then would you start to get a feel for The Spikes and their sound. However, in saying that, a live stage performance is really from where you can start to understand these four musicians. Famous for their raw, high energy performance, this band revel in their ability to disseminate an infectious, raucous sound that would invigorate any crowd."
(Connected Magazine - Oct 2006)

"...It is a very difficult, and a very good thing, that you can't really pigeon hole their sound. Vocalist Tom Dunne has a grounding in Traditional music and there is a depth to his vocals that gives this band the edge over so many other standard irish acts...Gareth Lewis is an exceptional guitarist and he knows where the bodies are buried...Drummer Aaron Mulhall... is the driving force behind a sound that is pure energy."
Waterford Today (Issue 317)

"...'Monster' is the slick and punchy debut from Dublin-based The Spikes. Propelled by a sparse rhythm, singer Tom Dunne (no, not him) delivers a vocal performance that puts one in mind of a stripped-down The Zutons, with more than a hint of Joy Division."
Steve Cummins (HotPress, September 2006)

"The Spikes...show the rest how it's done."
Irish Times (Sept 2006)

"The Spikes were halfway through their set at the Temple Bar music centre on Friday, when they delivered this killer couplet: "My girlfriends's a ninja/you want to sleep with her don't you?" Wicked... I hadn't heard of The Spikes before - this proves precisely fuck all - but I wish them well in the future. Give me them over the passive aggressive singer songwriters that litter the Irish music scene."
DOTSY'S COMPLAINT (September 2006)

"...The Spikes pretty much have it all. A song like Monster is better than anything that the likes of Jet have shorn upon us, while Croatian Lover could be the The Strokes if they were Cream fans. They have no bad songs, and it's only a matter of time before they make some kind of breakthrough..."
Gary O'Sullivan, Drop-D (August 2006)

"Happily devoid of shamrock-inflected schmaltz...debut single, Monster solders a killer melody to a thrillingly sleazy gut-bucket production job. And yes, of course, it's better than the ubiquitous Automatic song of the same name."
Eamon Miller (Metro, July 2006)

"The Spikes...energetic, stylish..."
Irish Times (May 2006)

" A modern rock n roll outfit, The Spikes produce a raw, energetic sound..."
In Dublin (April 2006)

"This correspondent is always happy to see outfits enjoy themselves onstage. With more than a passing nod to the onstage theatrics of Primal Screams Bobby Gillespie and a very definite Ramones attitude to their music, The Spikes gave full value to the patrons at a relatively subdued Voodoo Lounge. Vibrant, accomplished musicianship with a vocalist possessing a fine range, The Spikes gave a truly spine-tampering set that ripped up and threw away the form book. I am compelled."
James Murphy (Independent AP, March 2006)

"The Spikes - Monster...the riffs, rock-stadium vocals and aggressive rhythm section carry the music"
Stephen Egan (musician.ie)