Reviews of the CD, "The First Measure"

"The thing that makes Pipedown fun to listen to is the relentless invention of the arrangements.
Dirty Linen-USA

"Impressive...fierce and uncompromising"
Q magazine-UK

"Apparently there are some that claim not to like the sound of pipe music.
Maybes they listen to the wrong CDs? Maybes they should listen to this one?"
 The Living Tradition-Scotland.

"A syncopated backline with attitude and lots of high octane sets of tunes from Bulgaria, Brittany and the British isles keep the feet tapping all the way."
fROOTS-UK

"This recording is a credit to the versatility of the pipes and the musicianship of four top-notch artists"
Sing Out magazine-USA

"Crisp and clean, tight and confident"
The Sunday Herald-Scotland

"...a wee beauty..."
Scotland on Sunday

"..an absolute must buy.."
Penguin Eggs - Canada