“THIS IS A MASTERPIECE! It’s no joke, this is probably the best I’ve heard in the 90’s... Todd Braverman has taken the best from Cathedral and returned with a band that keeps in mind the spirit of the 70’s, the revival of the 80’s, and the recording quality of the 90’s. Can you ask for more? Well, the cover is a Roger Dean painting!” [Luna Negra (Mexico)]

“Sounding very much like an album from twenty years previous, Ad Infinitum’s debut is filled with such staples of the progressive rock sound as time shifts, intellectual lyrics and layers of intricately-played guitars and mellotrons. There is even the cover art by Roger Dean. The result is an album that while far from original is nonetheless a strong addition to the prog-rock canon. At times, the group does hover a bit close to sounding like a cover band, but it’s usually only for a brief period, such as the introduction to the title track that sounds uncomfortably similar to Pink Floyd’s Shine on You Crazy Diamond. For much of the album, the fact that the band melds together the styles of various progressive artists means that the music comes across as an interesting hybrid rather than simply a carbon copy. Overland in particular sounds like a meeting of the members of the classic lineups of Yes and Genesis and, like the rest of the album, is recorded far better than those bands ever were. Progressive fans wary of new releases that falsely claim to be throwbacks to the golden age of prog-rock should have no complaints about this one.” [Geoff Orens, All Music Guide]

“It took them four years, but they have managed to produce an album that has far more in common with the sound of Yes and Genesis in particular than it has with the current scene... my initial reaction was that it was very similar to Yes. When I next played it in a more focused fashion, I found that it was far more in tune with Genesis than I would have believed... If anyone out there is a fan of 70’s prog (and who isn’t?) then this is an album you will definitely want to discover... There is so much good music coming out of America at present, and with Puppet Show and Ad Infinitum, Kinesis have captured two of the best.” [Feedback]

“A nice blend of rich melodies and 70’s based progressive rock. They don’t try to impress you with their virtuosity, but they did a amazing job in arranging their lengthy songs to make them catchy and thrilling. Good vocals, well done instrumental parts, everything the melodic progressive heart desires and on top of that a cover painted by Roger Dean!” [Progressive Newsletter (translated from German)]

“I just got the new Ad Infinitum CD from the Kinesis website and it is one of the best CDs I have heard in a long time, and better than anything else I have heard from other American bands. The sound of this disk is extremely 70’s. It sort of sounds like a top 70’s band was transported in a time machine to a state-of-the-art 90’s studio, as the production is as perfect as I have heard. While I can detect some influences from Trespass-era Genesis and maybe Leftoverture-period Kansas, this band doesn’t really sound like another band I can recognize, although the 12 string guitars and mellotron sound familiar, but I just can’t place where I have heard this type of music before. In addition, the vocalists used are outstanding. Nearly every track on this 77-minute(!) disk is outstanding... The disc is varied between slower songs and more rocky types of songs, and the band excel at both... this disk sounds nothing like Cathedral (although the second Cathedral disc has some good songs)... Overall, my favorite CD for the year, and among my favorites all-time already.” [Prog-Net (Steve D.)]

“Every once in a while, an album of progressive rock comes out that makes no apologies whatsoever for attempting to recapture the glory days of the 70’s... These guys obviously live, eat, and breathe old Genesis... A great deal of effort has obviously gone into the complex, multi-layered arrangements... A rich stew of analog instruments are well employed throughout with enough Mellotron, Taurus pedals, acoustic 12-string guitar, and Hammond to please any prog freak... The gratuitous use of 70’s prog clichés may bother some listeners though I was led easily enough to the well by the sheer confidence and high level of professionalism employed... Fans of Iluvatar and even the various Clive Nolan projects are sure to be pleased.” [Exposé]

“[I] just voted for this one as Best Prog album of 1998... This is a Desert Island Disc, and ranks up there with the best!” [Prog-Net (Paul Bellocq)]

“Absolutely fantastic.” [Jerry Lucky,  author of The Progressive Rock Files]

“How could I miss this album when it was released last year? This is an album that has it all: great songs and melodies, excellent musicians, great vocals, splendid production, good lyrics and an absolutely lovely cover by none other than Roger Dean... The album has a total of ten compositions and seven of them lie in or around the ten minute mark. Their influences seems to be many: Yes, Genesis, ELP, King Crimson, Pink Floyd and maybe even eighties bands like Pallas, IQ and Marillion. The lead vocals are taken care of by Goose and Ian Goldman and they both sing really great. The album is too good to be true and therefore I choose not to say any more. Ad Infinitum is so great that I even have to change my top list for 1998. Please, please, please buy the album!!!” [Rivendell (Sweden)]

“Once in a while a new band emerges that makes my progressive heart beat a little faster... Ad Infinitum is surely a contender for best new artist of 1998.” [Background Magazine]

“Looking for a proggy bliss-out, 70’s style? Look no further than Ad Infinitum. These guys set out on a quest to recreate the 70’s ‘golden age’ sound with all the obvious trappings - extended arrangements, rich orchestrations, ethereal lyrical themes, meter shifts, soaring melodies, etc. Their weapons of choice, naturally, include mellotrons, Hammond organ, Moog synths, 12-string guitars... heck, they even persuaded Roger Dean to do the booklet cover! ...You must give these guys credit for creating some excellent music in a primarily Yes-meets-Genesis hybrid form. I liked the way acoustic textures are woven into Immortality, and how the disc’s three lengthy epics... are so thoughtfully constructed... It’s all part and parcel of the vintage prog experience. If you came to this scene a generation too late, Ad Infinitum will help educate you on what it was  - and still is - all about.” [Progression]

“The music is excellent, driving pure progressive rock with great keyboards, guitar, and back line... the American band produce ten tracks of quality prog that they can be proud of and that a greater percentage of the prog buying market will welcome... More enjoyable the more you play it, with its Yes and Genesis overtones.” [Wondrous Stories]

“This is a better-than-average album, filled with exceptionally crafted songs and some fine playing... I’ve talked about the group ethic before. It’s where the individuals disappear and the band takes over, creating a single, layered coherent sound. In that aspect, Ad Infinitum truly excels. No single person shines; it’s all about how each instrument fits in the whole mosaic. There’s no rush to finish musical ideas, just as there’s no filler extending songs just to make them long. The lyrics are well thought out and musically supported; each song is a mini-suite. A very well done 70’s vibe.” [Music Uncovered]

“The debut album from Cathedral alumnus Todd Braverman’s new band is probably one of the greatest releases so far in 1998. Starting with the Roger Dean artwork, I knew I was in for something special. Using mostly classic 70’s equipment and instruments, Ad Infinitum have created a fresh new take on the classic 70’s prog sound. Vintage, virtuoso keyboard textures and solos, warm 12 string acoustic guitars, screaming electric guitar, Chris Squire inspired bass, and great drums and vocals all add up to great listening. Bits of A Winter’s Tale sound like they could have been an extension to Genesis’ Suppers Ready, while the title track, Waterline and Overland have classic Yes harmonies and powerful instrumentation written all over them. Most of the tracks vary in tempo and aggressiveness, going from warm gentle acoustic passages to rocking rave-ups filled with lots of meter changes. Once again I must mention that the vocals are superb throughout. While this release will not win any prizes for originality, that is not the point here. The musicians are obviously paying homage to the great bands who started this genre, and in the process have created a very well produced, written and played album. A must for any fan of the greats who would like to hear a bunch of professionals create new music for the 90’s with a classic sound. These guys deserve a major contract!” [Prog-Net (Peter Pardo)]

“This CD offers a lot to the listener. It contains some great use of acoustic guitar (nice touch), tempo and dynamics changes, and I get a lot of Yes and Genesis influence. The liner notes state that the premise was to recreate an early 70’s progressive rock album with extended songs and memorable melodies, and they succeed... The band wears their influences on their sleeves but it works. They set out to do it this way and make no bones about that... Overall, an excellent debut and looking forward to more, in my year's top 10.” [Prog-Net (Eric Porter)]