"The songs are striking and wholly unique." SF Bay Guardian

 "The group released their official debut album, 'All these Slippery Things', in 2010 to overwhelming critical praise. Recorded at San Francisco’s iconic Tiny Telephone Recording Studio, the album is highlighted by emotionally charged lyrics sung with impassioned harmonies and a diverse delivery that incorporates reggae, country, and classical elements with ease."  mySpoonful

"This is by far the most vivid, intense and confident work to come out of the Bay Area in quite some time. il gato have begun their journey outside of the Bay Area and are ready to impress and enthrall." Kata Rokkar  

 "Its performances remain intimate and enveloping, washing the listener away in its oddball and dreamy stories."  SF Chronicle

 "For an album recorded at a studio with the word “tiny” in the name and then overdubbed in an Oakland apartment building, I must say the finished product is quite amazing. Music is changing constantly, and you have to jump on waves of sound while they still seem fresh, combine them in a blender and kick out the jams. Il Gato is already doing a fantastic job of this."   Consquence of Sound