ROCK HARD Magazin Vol. 428
"Bedenkt man, dass FRIENDS DON´T LIE erst seit 2020 existieren, verblüfft die Souveränität, mit der die Band die sechs Stücke ihrer Debüt-EP komponiert und produziert hat. „Year Zero“ bietet kristallklar knackigen, also nicht zu glatt klingenden Pop Punk zwischen Simple Plans Stadion-Rock-Gesten und der mehrheitsfähigen Ruppigkeit von Bad Religion in den Neunzigern, wobei das Frankfurter Trio in Person von Gitarrist/Sänger Markus Ambrosius einen charismatischen Frontmann besitzt, dessen Stimme Ohrwürmern wie dem nur etwas mehr als eine Minute dauernden ´Moving Bridges´ oder ´Friends Don´t Lie´ (mit Blink-182-verdächtigen Chören) Hit-Potenzial verleiht."
Illustrate Magazine
"Friends Don’t Lie is an upbeat trio from Germany. Their EP entitled “Year Zero” is full of alternative and punk numbers that will surely resonate and ignite your rebellious nature. The gritty guitar pieces combined with the sensational melodic vocals reminiscent of Blink- 182 and Sum 41 are an eargasmic experience you must take on.
The EP consists of 6 songs, and immediately upon hearing it, the trio’s energy captured my attention. The second track of the EP is the same name as the band, “Friends Don’t Lie”, it feels like a coming-of-age anthem perfect to describe the special bonds developed in our youth..."
Mesmerized
It is not hard to see why the records were positively received. Friends Don’t Lie know how to write a tune, but they also know how to play it. Displaying stunning musicianship and hypnotising vocals, the German talents have full control over their careers.
This week, the band returns with their first EP to date, ‘Year Zero.’. In it, the listener will unveil a plethora of new gems, next to past singles ‘Love & Solidarity’, ‘Friends Don’t Lie’ and ‘Right There’. The closing number ‘Find Yourself (In My Head) is perhaps the record’s most surprising and heart-wrenching effort, combining a beautiful mellow introduction to a full-on Blink-182 style ending. Honestly, these guys have so much potential!
MusikBlog
"Auf “Year Zero.” findet die Pop-Punk-Formation eine einzigartige Balance zwischen emotionalen, harmonie-geladenen Refrains und treibenden, dynamischen Instrumentationen. Irgendwo zwischen den Grooves des frühen Travis Barker und detaillierten Gitarren Arrangements á la State Champs platzieren sich die ausgefeilten, rhythmischen Phrasierungen des Sängers Markus Ambrosius und definieren so den musikalischer Kern von Friends Don’t Lie – “Finest Pop, Modern Punk”, wie sie selbst sagen."
Roadie Metal
"The German band Friends Don't Lie, released on October 21st their newest single, entitled “Love & Solidarity”. Betting on that more melodic Hardcore/Punk, which started school in the mid-1990s, the band delivers great melodies and good weight, in lyrics dedicated to all children and young people who suffer from bullying or some other type of violence."
