A selection of quotes from reviews of lovespirals albums.

“The combined approaches of Bee and Lum have created what is essentially a slinky soul album for the 21st century. One senses on songs like “Home” and “Sinking” that Bee and Lum have found a lovely balance between shoegaze’s love of reverb and texture and the richness of ’70s quiet storm at its best. “Shine,” with its build into a multi-tracked harmony from Bee and a gently majestic guitar part from Lum, and the similarly slow-burning “One of Those Days” are among the best standouts for the two as a team in perfect sync.” – Ned Ragett, All Music Guide (Feb. 2010)

“I really like Lovespirals’ sound on this album [Future Past], especially since it is similar to one of my favorite chillout artists, Zero 7. Ryan’s bluesy guitar playing makes them unique and even more interesting than Zero 7… Ryan’s smokin’ guitar playing continues to amaze me. Anji’s heavenly vocals also set Lovespirals apart from other artists. A delightfully chill album. “
– Chris, Chillout Scene (Jan 18, 2010)

“Lovespirals is an undiscovered diamond, cut to a many-faceted perfection in their new album. Future Past is their masterpiece work to date. With Manzarek-like keyboards, a masterful bluesy guitar, and an angelic voice, the 11 tracks that you’ll find on this magnificent surprise are not to be missed.”
– Matt Rowe, Music Tap (December 2009)

“Future Past sounds both classic and yet completely new; it features the most compelling elements of seventies groups yet is completely rooted in today’s electronica/pop/alternative genres.”
– Brett Crockett, Karmacoda (Nov 04, 2009)

“Ultimately, Lum and Bee are all about creating a mood with their music, a relaxed and blissed-out vibe that should be no stranger to fans of dreampop, chill-out electronica, and atmospheric pop. This is music for both late night sessions and noon daydreams…”
– Jason Moore, Opus (Feb 12, 2008)

“More than melancholic music, there is a sense that they traveled with you on similar & familiar roads with the radio tuned to the same left of the dial station in the middle of wherever. An album of answers to questions yet asked with a subtle sultry sense of sound security.”
– MisterG, Green Arrow Radio (Feb 07, 2008)

“If this was 1992, and I asked my favorite mom and pop record store clerk what should I be listening to, I would hope they would point me in the direction of Lovespirals. Empty and sad, but of full of emotion, ‘Long Way from Home’ is medicine for those that dig the alternative.”
– Ray Anderson, The Celebrity Cafe (Jan 14, 2008)

“Bluesy slide guitar work sometimes shades over into Santana-like finger-meandering, and vocalist Anji Bee’s layered voice paints bright glaze over already dreamy arrangements. It’s as though the glancing disaffection of 80’s and 90’s dream-poppers has been filtered through an AM radio.”
– Miles Klee, Hot Indie News (Jan 07, 2008)

“From the band’s early years as Love Spirals Downwards to their current album, Lovespirals have always been a band of change. Their latest, the wonderfully titled ‘Long Way From Home,’ is one of superior work and can easily rank as the band’s best work in either incarnation.”
– Matt Rowe, Music Tap (Nov 28, 2007)

“It’s not an understatement to call Long Way from Home the duo’s most accomplished work up to date; as enjoyable as their previous explorations of laidback electronica and jazz fusion have been, this album captures Lum and Bee’s warm musical chemistry in a way that previous releases only hinted at.”
– Matthew Johnson, Re:Gen Magazine (Nov 27, 2007)

“It’s very rare these days to come across an entire CD which you will listen to over and over from beginning to the end non-stop, and even rarer to find one which makes you want to grab everyone you know and tell them “you must listen to this.” However such is the case with Long Way Home.”
– KeiferB, Cadence Revolution (Nov 14, 2007)

“Ryan Lum is a master of guitar, his techniques fresh and pleasant, and the sensual vocals of Anji Bee perfectly reflect the high quality of the musical compositions. Windblown Kiss is a magical listening experience, filled with sensitivity and beautiful soft jazz sounds. “
– Lee Prosser, Jazz Review (Jul 18, 2006)

“Smooth grooves conjure comparisons to Everything But the Girl. Combining jazzy torch-song vocal stylings with modern trip-hop sounds and rhythms, Lovespirals craft an infectious and exotic down-tempo sound that you might hear playing in an upscale New York club or Parisian underground lounge.”
– Editor’s Pick, CNET: Music Download (May 06, 2004)

“Their release, Ecstatic EP, is a combination of sexy Jazz riffs, mellow breaks, and Bee’s seductive vocals. For those fans of Good Looking Records, Lovespirals could easily be found amongst their ranks in talent and sound. “
– Mp3.com Hot Artist Spotlight (Jan 25, 2002)