“Since 2006’s ‘Broadcast to the World,’ Zebrahead have put out a couple of catchy pop-punk records. With their latest release, ‘Brain Invaders,’ Zebrahead has ditched their usual sound for a harder one, reminiscent of their incredible 2003 record, ‘MFZB.’ While the relatable lyrics are plentiful, and the raps more on point than ever, ‘Brain Invaders’ is definitely more Sum 41 (‘Does This Look Infected?’) than Simple Plan (‘No Pads, No Helmets … Just Balls’).”

““Brain Invaders’ is an album that is, most importantly, genuinely great, it is sure to appeal to people that have been following the band since the beginning as well as today’s youth.” “The new material perfectly encapsulates a band that remains at their peak and sounds as confident as it ever had. Spitting out compact punk-pop songs with plenty of balls and even more hooks and still filled with a fistful of unkempt, angst-fueled anthems for the disenfranchised.””

“Out Of Control” has a much more aggressive and merciless sound than their last album “Call Your Friends.” For this EP, they focused on rapping and velocity, creating power .... It’s fast. It’s hostile. It’s dirty.”

“Zebrahead took to the stage and almost instantaneously there were flailing bodies all over the place as The Barfly turned into a whirlwind of movement; it’s surprising the venue could handle such a thing.”

“Listening to this album is like taking an energy shot, its impossible not to feel energized by their catchy hooks and singalongs. Its safe to say that if your alarm clock was set to one of these songs (I suggest “Automatic” or “Call Your Friends”) you would wake up with a smile and start your day bouncing.”

“album offers something for everyone as it goes from fun/silly, as well as serious and strong with its solid and memorable songs and mix of changing genres. The band have been at this for a long time now, and show no signs of slowing down!”

“9/10 Pop-punk is a genre that will never fade away, and the latest disc from zebrahead is a great reason it shouldn’t disappear.”

“ZEBRAHEAD are back and their just as fun as ever! Songs about girl’s underwear, parties, drinking, friends, shitty ex-girlfriends and girls in general are here to stay! ‘Call Your Friends’ is their tenth album and the band shows no signs of slowing down; or growing up for that matter. 4/5”

“The infectious pop hooks and huge choruses throughout their latest album “Call Your Friends” earn more than a fistpump and I’m not ashamed to admit that within seconds of “Sirens”, a full on desk-mosh had kicked off.”

“With track titles like “I’m Just Here For the Free Beer” and “With Friends Like These, These Who Needs Herpes”, it’s clear the band, thankfully, haven’t matured a whole lot – but they have, in fact improved. The new addition of ex-Death By Stereo guitarist Dan Palmer is immediately noticeable, and his frantic solos and fills throughout the album is icing on an already-delicious cake of pop-punk perfection, and back and forth vocals from Matty Lewis and Ali Tabatabaee have never sounded better.”

“5/6 Je länger “Call Your Friends” im Player rotiert, umso mehr fühlt man sich an das bis dato beste Album der Band “MFZB” erinnert. Die Hitdichte ist enorm und der Genre-Crossover macht richtig Spaß. Die Texte sind zwar wenig originell und natürlich erfinden ZEBREAHEAD das Rad nicht neu – ABER sie unterhalten und das richtig gut! Klar, findet man auch Stellen zum Nörgeln, wie vorhersehbare Songstrukturen aber Sch… drauf, es gibt genug Bands, die würden für solche Ohrwürmer töten!”

“It is important to mention that Zebrahead arrives at an even better than the previous album, something that all other groups do not always succeed. I totally agree with this new album and I look forward to the next Paris concert!”

“8.7/10: When you compare this album to other albums that have been released recently, this is a 9/10 album, with bands recently going for more of an indie sound, it's quite refreshing to hear a band advance there sounds more of an punk fashion but they do still have some of there ska elements in the album.”

“4/5: Uno dei migliori esponenti del punk contaminato con il rap è tornato con Call Your Friends: un lavoro che, pur non spostando di un millimetro una proposta che si può considerare consolidata, presenta diversi brani memorabili. La stessa band lo ha definito il loro miglior lavoro dai tempi di MFZB. Noi andiamo oltre: è uno dei migliori capitoli della loro quasi ventennale carriera.”

“8/10: After the first listen, the most noteworthy point to make is that the party animals from California haven’t played it safe and put out 14 typical pop-punk tracks; Call Your Friends contains some of the heaviest songs they’ve ever released and it’s extremely refreshing to hear.”

“There is a reason to say it once again: "Party Time? ...... All The Time! 4/5”

““With their tenth album, Zebrahead confirm their position as mainstay of the punk-rock scene”.”

“Sweet mother of God, Zebrahead (*****), you NEVER fail to put on a good show and just blow my mind.”

“Zebrahead themselves could be described as a cocktail, if you put Sum 41, The Offspring, and The Beastie Boys in a blender what would come out would be something very close to the band’s style.”

“Its latest album, Get Nice!, which dropped in August, is littered with good-time vibes.”

“Pop punks not dead…that’s what New Found Glory stated on their new release Radiosurgery and with the likes of NFG, Zebrahead, Blink 182 and Bowling For Soup all releasing new albums this year, 2011 is the year the old school hit back hard!”

“This album will get my vote for Punk Album of the Year. I would also add this one to the list of nominees for Rock Album of the Year as well. It is just that good, both in song writing and lyrics. It is great when you take something that can be serious and fun at the same time, and at the end of the day you’re walking away with a huge smile on your face.”

“If you want to be bored senseless with wishy-washy dull indie lullabies, ‘Get Nice!’ is not for you. However, if you want to feel like a can of fizzy Monster energy on a scooter jumping up and down mountains of delight, get ‘Get Nice!’ now.”

“They're right up there with the NEW FOUND GLORY's and SUM 41’s of this world, this album solidifies that. As mentioned earlier, their hardcore fans will lap this up without question. The radio friendliness of Get Nice! should also ensure that a larger more mainstream audience will be reached. It's a fun album that would appeal to a broad range of music fans.”

“Já myslím, že pánové, kterým už dávno není dvacet, nám dokázali, že nejspíše nestárnou a stále jsou schopni natočit líbivé a energické album, jež dá vzpomenout na staré dobré časy kolem desky MFZB z roku 2003. ”

“With their influence present in so many up-and-coming bands such as Set Your Goals and Fireworks, ZEBRAHEAD are definitely modern day pioneers of pop-punk.”

“Im Grunde geht es aber die ganze Zeit um Sonne, Party, Mädels und Spaß, verpackt in ein Gewand aus zuckersüßem und hochgradig Ohrwurm-haltigen Power-Pop, gelegentliches prollig-sympathisches Gerappe inklusive”

“Ansonsten kann man zu der Platte sagen: Never change a winning team. Besondere Ausflüge in neue Richtungen wird man auf Get Nice! nicht umbedingt finden. Aber warum auch? Jeder Zebrahead-Fan wird seinen Spaß an der Platte haben.”

“Por suerte nos quedan discos como éste, y que sean publicados en medio de la que está cayendo en pleno 2011 (musicalmente hablando) nos produce la misma sensación que debe sentirse al toparse con un oasis en medio del desierto. Más que nunca, muy recomendable.”

“Get Nice " est assurément mon album favori de 2011, un de ceux que je m’en vais écouter en boucle”

“Zebrahead haben den rebellischen Geist der Beastie Boys, rocken mit dem jugendlichen Leichtsinn von Blink 182 und sind so tight, wie die schweißnassen Klamotten nach einem Konzert selbiger Band.”

“Zebrahead have gone to the effort of not only filling this release with your usual popular fare, but have also made a point of writing some more technical songs”

“Nearly fifteen years on, the Californian pop-punk band Zebrahead is still producing albums with the latest, 'Get Nice' being released this summer; filled with the fun unique sounds that make Zebrahead, well erm... Zebrahead.”

“If you don’t love Zebrahead – you should. And Get Nice! proves it.”

“Zebrahead have struck a beautiful balance with Get Nice! creating a record which feels endearingly rough around the edges while still feeling mature and refined. This record genuinely has no shortcomings at all, as pop-punk records go this is an absolute must.”

“If this album proves one thing, it’s that Zebrahead is still in a league of their own, and still going strong.”

“it’s great fun as ever and Zebrahead are the masters of what they do......this is fantastic back-to-basics fun that really doesn’t require a dig for deeper meaning.”

“Get Nice! is full of infectious pop-punk tunes, packed with killer riffs and catchy hooks.”

“In short, I have nothing bad to say about Get Nice! It’s nice. Really, really nice. Get it. And be prepared to sing its tunes years and years from now.”

“Get Nice!'s feel is one of energy and cheerfulness that, throughout its 49 minutes, will surely put a smile on our faces and lighten up our darkest moods.”

“If I hadn’t thought this band were crazy enough already, they then break into a cover of Britney Spears Oops I did it again, which goes down amazingly with the crowd due to the fast pace and rockiness it has been given.”

“By the end of their set this evening, I was converted. Not many bands could ask the entire room to form the shape of a ‘minge’ with their hands to accompany “Playmate Of The Year” and have them shout “Woo, minge!” in the interludes of the song.”

“It’s very easy to enjoy what they’re doing without being some sort of expert and their show is very entertaining.”

“The band are consistent in their performances and when you buy a ticket to a Zebrahead show you are guaranteed a good time, especially if you get right in the crowd and take part.”

“these pop/punk/rap/rockers obviously know how to engage a crowd, and immediately had the whole room going wild.”

“they were exciting, energetic and offered some killer guitar and rap vocals (something you wouldn’t expect to say in the same sentence) which made the evening a unique experience. Add to the fact the crowd loved every second then its hard not to have fun when everyone else is, Zebrahead are welcome back”

“Its not often you see people at a gig dancing like they were in a club, but during this song, every single member of the crowd was dancing feverishly, and energy poured back towards the band, who flicked it straight back.”

“...Zebrahead still continue to deliver fantastic high-energy live shows and should be nearing the top of your list of 'must-see' bands.”

“Their popularity is no secret, gaining almost as much attention from the crowd as tonight's headliners; Less Than Jake.”

“Zebrahead lift the professionalism up a notch or two. You can immediately tell these Californians have been doing this for a while.”

"Say what you like about ZEBRAHEAD but they know how to put on a show. Their intensive mix of punk, hip hop and metal is infectious and their fine cover of Britney's 'Oops I Did It Again whips up the first of a number of circle pits.

"The perennially underrated, utterly infectious ZEBRAHEAD are impossible to dislike......their control over their devoted following is impressive."

“Zebrahead refuse to grow up – and that’s good! 8.5/10”

“Phoenix is one of the better punk albums to come out this year.”

“A guilty pleasure, to be sure, but a good one. 4/5 Stars”

“From here the sky’s the limit for them and "Phoenix" is the restart they needed. 8.5/10”

“Phoenix is a great combination of bouncy, catchy, sing-a-long songs that will be a great addition to anyone's rock music collection.”

“PHOENIX is danceable and should be in everyone's CD collection, they mix rock and some hip hop aspects. ZEBRAHEAD has about a half a dozen albums and I think this is one of the best.”

“Songs such as als ‘Hell Yeah!’, ‘Mental Health’, and ‘Ignite’ are guaranteed (festival) hits.”

“'Death by Disco' and 'Hell Yeah!' are anthems in waiting and perfect for that hot summer's day. If you're looking for that good time party album you've just found it.”

“Zebrahead is pure party energy”

“These 16 hyper-melodic Punkrock-hymns are mixed up through snappy Ska-elements (‘Just The Tip’) and dynamic Rap-parts (‘All For None And None For All’). Only 311 are able to combine those genres so deftly, until now! Exactly the right ticket for a barbecue, cruising and partying.”

“At least they aren’t afraid to mix old-fashioned stuff with new stuff to form their, a little bit antiquated but always top-qualitative, sound. Even the first songs remind of Sugar Ray’s ‘Lemonade & Brownies” – unlike that Zebrahead are proficient to play their instruments.”

“Even the singings in two voices are WORLD CLASS-composed, the riffs are snotty and ease the undeniable “commerce-factor” of this record.”

“These sunburnt Beach Boys in Bermuda Shorts afford laid-back Melodic-Hardcore with fun-attitude.”

“All in all an album, easy to digest, which is classified among Green Day, Billy Talent, Blink 182 and Mucky Pub.”

“The supposedly unenviable opening slot on the Tuborg is lapped up by Zebrahead (KKK) who make the best of a still-filling fetival by bouncing out 30 minutes of pop-punk giddiness, rap dude Ali Tabatabaee sprinting stage left to right and working a willing crowd well.”

“There are 16 tracks in all, which means that there will undoubtedly be a little something for everyone -- particularly faithful Zebrahead fans.”

“Zebrahead has outdone themselves again with this album.”

“ As of 2008, Lewis and his Zebrahead compadres are so in the zone on their new album Phoenix, everyone else in the pop punk ranks ought to be on the edge of vomiting with envy.”

“Phoenix is dangerously addictive no matter your age bracket and it might possibly take the improbable position as the Sgt. Peppers of its ilk. At the very least, this is the feelgood album of the summer...”

“There is enough on Phoenix to keep the hordes of Zebrahead fans happy for some time – they won’t get tired of these songs and they definitely won’t grow tired of the energy of this band. Phoenix can satisfy both - no problem.”

“ It almost feels like the label ordered the band to write at least 10 hit singles or there would be no release because there are plenty of potential hits lined up on "Phoenix".”

“On Zebrahead’s latest endeavor entitled Phoenix, the Orange County-based band rise from the ashes and deliver a one two punch of hook-filled pop harmonics over a metallic, hardcore punk foundation. (4 Out of 5)”

“The appropriately titled "Phoenix" captures Zebrahead in a time of reinvention. From the very first note, you can tell the band means business”

“the band seems to have regained its footing with a fiery ball of energy aptly titled Phoenix”

“Once again a rock solid and amazing album from Zebrahead that will definitely have a long life-cycle in your player.”

“There's a moment or two where they get a little repetitious, but they are near brilliant for about 95% of the album.”

“Overall, I feel that Zebrahead have offered up a solid album that is sure to gain new fans while pleasing old fans as well.”

“it's a must hear record for anyone who ever even had an inclination to like pop punk”

“there are some at least that knock so heartily on the door of greatness, that it seems unimaginable that they would not be let in. Phoenix is one of those albums.”

“Zebrahead have once again demonstrated their ability to write effective and slick rap-inspired pop punk, bounding with energy and full of hooks.”

“From “Hell Yeah!”, the second track, Zebrahead’s clear potential for dominating both moshpits and charts is clear. This is a compulsive, full-on album of joy, enthusiasm, and great rock music. Not to be missed.”

“100% about playing punk rock and pleasing their fans and that’s one of the factors that make Zebrahead such a good band as they are clearly in the music business for the right reasons unlike some money grabbing big shot American bands”

“I challenge anyone to listen to 'Phoenix' and try and find a song within the 16 tracks on the album that doesn’t ooze with fast infectious punk rock energy - rated 4/5”

“If you haven’t listened to Zebrahead before, this CD/DVD set is the perfect introduction to the band. I am enjoying Phoenix, and I think you will too. 8/10”

“Phoenix is reminder of how much fun rock and roll can be. There's no pretension or false humility here, just good old fashioned blow out the speakers playing.... Phoenix is a must-hear.”

“I enjoyed this from note # 1 till the last note played”