“One listen to Kai’s album will have you singing along to the natural and catchy melodies strung throughout the record. His lyrics, which touch on love and heartache, are from the heart but never cheesy. It’s an acoustic collection of songs you’ll be able to relate to.” – JUSTINE MAGAZINE – October/November 2005

“…Kai Brown makes a good first impression with “Better Now.” – PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS – July 2, 2005

“This is a pretty strong release…too polished to be indie and too rocking to be folk, he seems just fine with skirting the line between the two.” – AQUARIAN WEEKLY – August 3, 2005

“Brown’s songs bring a raw, yet recognizable feel to listeners, as people can undoubtedly relate to the feelings experienced in what he sings about. Brown brings something rare, an emotional credibility that will connect with people of all ages.” – THE CHRONICLE (Port Allen/Baton Rouge, LA) – August 22, 2005

“Better Now bursts with radio-ready potential hits, among them the rocking “Better Now,” “The Pain” and down-tempo tear-jerker “See Through Me.” – CAMPUS CIRCLE – September 7-13, 2005

“The debut solo release from San Diego-based Kai Brown is a slick commercial knockout. BETTER NOW is loaded with memorable upbeat tunes, tasty guitar riffs, and a studio mix that sounds better each time you listen to it. The tunes on this disc are timeless rock tunes in the tradition of Tom Petty or Oasis.” – SKRATCH MAGAZINE – August 2005

“A mix of pop and acoustic soul, Brown’s voice is sexy and smooth, nailing notes effortlessly while mixing seamlessly with rock guitar and acoustic ballads.” – KAFFEINE BUZZ – July 8, 2005

“Brown’s songs recall artists like John Cougar. His guitar-based pop tunes are unusually accessible and peppered with definite threads of Americana. Purely upbeat and easy on the ears, Better Now could easily connect Brown with a major label in the very near future.” – LMNOP/BABYSUE – July 2005

“The guitar solos are genuine, the lyrics actually feel deep, and even the harmonica sings like a bird. Kai opens his heart completely on this album, singing about lost love, shame, saying goodbye, and trust.” – LUMINO MAGAZINE – June 2005

“Brown provides a healthy, mature-sounding mix of uplifting country and alternative rock.” – ONETIMESONE – July 14, 2005

“In as few words one could describe Kai Brown’s debut Better Now as simply, accessible folk rock at it’s best. Better Now proves to be a solid album of driving rhythms topped off by the mellow resonant voice of Kai Brown, a mixture that works throughout the album to create an array of songs ranging from ballads to folk, to pure rock and roll.” – UPBEETMUSIC – July 26, 2005

“Kai likes to keep things lively, and he has blended catchy pop rock throughout this collection of upbeat tracks sure to stay in the stereo. – DISCOVERING ARTISTS – August 26, 2005

“Kai Brown’s debut album, “Better Now” is chock full of glossy pop rock; radio friendly songs sung by a dreamboat who seems destines for stardom…” – LOUDER MAGAZINE – August 1, 2005

“Better Now has a rich, highly textured sound that is a balm to the pop senses into this radio-friendly sound, all of which is tempered by clear harmonic landscapes with powerful, passionate songs interlaced with extremely well produced arrangements.” – NOT LAME – August 1, 2005

“Better Now is a delightfully energetic rock album with punch soaked vocals.” – THE TRADES – June 27, 2005