"Pan Into The Greyscale" CD Review "D.C. area rockers Steve Bowes and Phil Rossi have a well-earned reputation as hard charging, no nonsense throwbacks to an era before image consultants satisfied gullible consumers with third generation new wave bands in matching suits. Pan Into the Grey Scale shows that The Pharmacy Prophets walk the walk. From the opening chords of the title track through the final suggestive invitation of sultry closer “All Night,” the band demonstrate their appreciation for intricate guitar interplay and a tight-knit rhythm section. Drummer Ben Mellott and bassist Rossi drive this set and the guitar tandem of Bowes and Trey Ponish ably utilize the strong foundation. The purchase price for Grey Scale is justified by the guitar lead that ends “Mansion on the Hill” alone." Aaron Cunningham On Tap Magazine   "Songs of Death and Happiness" CD Review "Opposites compete on "Songs of Death and Happiness," the debut CD by the Pharmacy Prophets, as acoustic guitar textures are pitted against stomp box-triggered squalls and full-throated guitar solos. A classic modern rock strategy, the juxtaposition still packs plenty of punch and tension when a band exploits it as effectively as this local quartet. Still, the Prophets have more to offer than just a series of cleverly modulated soundscapes. Lead vocalist Steve Bowes has lung power to spare, and the songs he's composed with fellow guitarist T. Wesley are refreshingly smart and durable. Unanswered questions -- or in some cases, unanswerable questions -- inspire several tunes, including the opening tracks "Amen" and "Rob's Song," plus the romantic interlude "For Me for You." Bowes has no problem shifting moods, some of which are graced by strings, but the best moments often come when he and his bandmates sound like they're eager to settle a score on "Earlgray" and other tunes." Mike Joyce The Washington Post Friday, September 19, 2003; Page WE09   Prophets on the March "Steve Bowes' voice immediately grabs your attention as he switches between gentle, beautiful melodies and gruff, dark rumblings. This would be all for naught, however, if Pharmacy Prophets' lyrics were irrelevant. But one of the most intriguing aspects of this CD is the portrait painted in the words that are clearly the focus of this album." John Schlickenmeyer On Tap Magazine   Best Damn Band in D.C. "The Pharmacy Prophets are as forceful in person as they are on their most excellent debut CD, Songs of Death and Happiness." Dave Nuttycombe Washington City Paper   A Fresh Voice "True to its origins, the album has guitar-based, melodic underpinnings, but layers of electric guitar – and even strings on some songs – add depth to the intense lyrical ruminations." Marianne Meyer The Washington Post