Press:

“This Akron quartet, led by singer/songwriter/label owner James Pequignot, has a surprisingly expansive sound. The most obvious touchstone is OK Computer-era Radiohead, minus the fancy recording studio locations, uber-hip producer, bummed-out lyrics and supreme Englishness. That’s not to say The Sad Machine sounds cheap or lo-fi. The nine tracks are sequenced to blend into each other and the band does a nice job of using dynamics, atmosphere and Pequignot’s soaring voice and languorous hummable melodies to build drama. Tracks such as One More Machine and The Devil’s Two Step build from a simple drum kick and syncopated guitar line to a swirling, noisy climax with Pequignot’s pleading voice reaching for the rafters, and it works well.”
Maloclm X Abrahm - Akron Beacon Journal

“The Singular make a wonderful sound. Space like and textural in its atmosphere, The Sad Machine shows the band to have shades of Muse and Radiohead, but perhaps without the rock tendencies of either of these bands, especially in the voice of front man James Pequignot who sounds uncannily like Matt Bellamy. The record edges on being epic... ...this is an album packed full of brilliant pop songs that charm and worm their way into your affection... There is a simplicity to this record that appeals to me. It dark in both lyrics and music. They have managed to fuse different recognisable influences into something, that while familiar is fresh and innovative.”
The Music Critic

“I have to admit that i am impressed. Nothing about my admittedly very limited exposure to Akron would have led me to believe that they had such an interesting band. There is a lot going on here, and The Singular manage to balance dense layered tunes with forceful vocals. This is good pop music.”
PostLibyan - EvilSponge.org

“The Singular is a band that you’ll either fall madly in love with or will have you heading for the first open window head first. Their release, ‘The Sad Machine’ requires that you do more than just be a casual listener. To capture the true meanings found in the songs requires that you put forth the effort to maul over each word found in the song’s lyrics as your mind searches for the true meaning behind them.”
C.W. Ross - The C.D. Reviewer

“...As the cold part of Autumn creeps up, I think this album is going to move higher up in my seasonal rotation”
Jason - toeleven.net

“...The tracks are sequenced to blend into each other and the band does a nice job of using dynamics, atmosphere and Pequignot’s soaring voice and languorous hummable melodies to build drama. ...It works well.”
Malcolm X Abrahm - Akron Beacon Journal

“...The lyrics don’t just float on the surface, they are as carefully chosen as the music is written. Lead singer James Pequignot passionately guides us through the ambient catharsis and when you arrive at the other end you most likely will be a whole new person...”
Sari Delmar - Exclaim! Music Magazine

“...what acts like the Fray and Coldplay could do if they possessed some talent.”
Scene Magazine

“I Finally Know What's Good For Me... packs more textures into its 22 minutes than most double-disc sets. If you're willing to immerse yourself in its icy depths, it's a good one.”
Zapruter Point