‘Love it!!! Brought up lots of memories. Thoroughly enjoyable.’
– Kirk Pengilly, INXS.

‘This book gives us a big gulp of one of Australia’s most uniquely talented and popular bands.’
– Anthony (Tony) Field, The Cockroaches, The Wiggles.

‘Stuart Lloyd captures the alchemy that saw Australian bands flourish from the arid plains of our suburban lives. I loved the Mentals and I love this book.'
– Dave Warner, author, Countdown: The Wonder Years, and 25 Years of Mushroom Records.

‘Takes us behind the showbiz curtain. A deep-dive beyond the colourful personalities and the larrikin-esque cheerfulness of a uniquely Australian band who have been the soundtrack of our lives for decades. Had me glued to each page.’
– Jane Gazzo, music journalist and broadcaster.

‘An extraordinary and horrific portrait of five butchers who were country-killed specialists, shot through with black humour and near-naked burlesque attire.’
– H. G. Nelson, comedian and broadcaster.