Robert Lloyd, one of the great rock brains of the eighties – David Quantick Q

They remain one of the most important bands in the UK – John Robb The Membranes

Lloyd is the most underestimated songwriter of his generation – Ben Thompson

The Independent

Monday October 31st sees the long awaited re-release of one of the last great “lost” albums of the eighties. Originally released in 1986, The Nightingales ‘In the Good Old Country Way’ was/is an album full of memorable songs and great possibilities - a ground breaking release at the time for a whole new genre, with its incorporation of Punk, Rock, Pop and C+W elements.

Refining their sound from their former incarnation the Prefects, who epitomized pure punk overdrive, frontman Robert Lloyd brought a lyrical wit and prowess to the group that attracted praise for their recorded output as well as the memorable live appearances…

The Nightingales turned in a performance of the type that will serve to confirm their excellence when other infinitely better known bands stand revealed as charlatans - John Peel BBC Radio One

The importance of The Nightingales cannot be overstated and to ignore them is to be without soul – Steven Wells NME

…as usual with Robert Lloyd, excellent lyrics. - Mark E Smith. The Fall

The greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world – Dave Hill The Guardian