author: Gary Hill, Music Street Journal, Issue 13, February 1999
This is quite an entertaining album. 'The Sorrows Of Young Apollo' [is] metallic prog fury in the vein of Rush's Caress of Steel era. . . . 'Hypatia' combine[s] prog sensibilities with Rushish metallic leanings and stripped down punky textures, this is a potent cut. 'Dionysus' . . .has some rather tasteful guitar soloing throughout . . . the bass work, on particular, on this instrumental break is quite effective. . . .The keyboard solo on ['Pygmalion'] is quite enchanting, and the harder rocking portion of the instrumental break is considerably catchy. Again, the keys really make the segment. [On] 'Leucothoe' . . . . a very wonderful instrumental break that actually calls to mind old Genesis just a bit makes an appearance.
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author: Barry Metz, Island Gazette, February 10, 1999
Point Of Ares has once again managed to capture both the ennui and exuberance of the band's musical feel. Satirical, poignant, with a beat that'll move you like no other. The band is multi-talented with an extraordinary skill for lyrical imagery. The tunes always shine through from the harmonies, puns and poetry. No short-term music from this band! This CD explodes and don't miss the boat on this one! Inspired writing with a disc well-packaged, both musically and visually.
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author: Michelle Baker, The Perpetual Nightmare, March-April 1999
Karen and Bill Michalson, along with Ryan DesRoches, make up the beautiful, enigmatic Point of Ares. The artistic, progressive rock has a natural yet haunting sound that results in an almost Fleetwood Mac like flavor. Like their 1996 release Enemy Glory, the CD The Sorrows Of Young Apollo is lyrically rich with ancient folklore. Point of Ares weaves compelling tales of the lives and deaths of gods and goddesses, leading the listener to a private world of beautiful fervency where dragons dance and the sensitive, forgotten intricacies of the soul are discovered. Taking on the passions, dreams, and hatred of many different characters throughout the CD, Karen's soft, feminine voice flows over music caressed by a beautiful, passionate darkness. . . . this is one not to miss!! A very well-executed release.
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author: Stavros Moschopoulos, FAO CASA, April 1999
Karen Michalson, the untamable voice behind Point Of Ares, delivers a wild performance that is sparklingly dark - a sort of premonition-filled sonic reverberation that often accompanies the exploding nightmares - molds the stories and creates pulsating hallucinatory images that lead you into the blissful abyss. Art Rock from the darkness.
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