Yet as with the Ramones' eternal 1-2-3-4, you just can't go wrong with a rollicking rhythm and a rousing "whoa-whoa-whoa-oh-oh-oh" chorus, and I'm looking forward to Shot Baker's second full-length album, coming in June.
Full Article -Jim DeRogatis Chicago Suntimes


Straight ahead punk rock from this Chicago four piece: great melodies, tight chops, and thoughtful songwriting...
Full Article -Sean Koepenick Razorcake


This band epitomizes the golden trifecta of talent, passion, and relentlessness...
Full Article –PunkNews.org


This is so rad... sing-along punk that you just can't pass up.
–Punk Planet


...amongst the most exciting punk bands that have ever thrown music out of my speakers... the band lives and breathes honesty and sincerity through their songs, and nowhere is it more apparent than when the band is playing live.
Full Article –Mike Gibson, Radio One Chicago


...a much needed enhancement for a scene that's grown to soft for its own good.
–Jaded In Chicago


...it's like a kick in the face. –WLUW 88.7 Independent Community Radio


...right when you're about ready to lower punk rock's coffin for the seventy fifth time, an album like "Awake" lands in your grubby paws, and you have to postpone the funeral again. Full Article –Badresa


... a refreshing take on straight-forward, inspiring punk-rock ... This stuff is played well, tight, dripping with earnest, and even a little disgust.
–Screaming Bloody Mess


Shot Baker plays some of the best punk rawk I've heard from Chicago in years. ... I can't wait to see 'em live. –Tail Spins Magazine


...a highly volatile mixture of raw aggression, anger, passion and love for the music. Full Article –Chicago Innerview


I seriously love these guys personally and I love their music and more than anything I'm constantly inspired at the pure enthusiasm that this band embodies.
–Justin Schwier, Underground Communique Records


...you guys are my favorite. Werd up!! –Fat Sammy, About the Fire