Lucid Nation - Tamra Lucid

"bare-bones, kick-ass rock and roll" Rolling Stone Magazine

“100 Bands You Need to Know 2002" Alternative Press Magazine

"A list of notable bands that specifically self-identified as riot grrrl during the initial early 1990s period would be very small, potentially including only Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Heavens to Betsy, Excuse 17, Emily's Sassy Lime, and Lucid Nation in the US...." Wikipedia

"A stunning display of eclectic, enigmatic and esoteric punk power." Slug

"A punk rock Exile on Main Street with shades of The Stooges, riot grrrl, Pere Ubu, and even The Doors."  Magnet Magazine 

“Lucid Nation (a totally unclassifiable band!)” Jack Endino

"Tacoma Ballet is part music, part literary genius. Its 32 tracks flop between true garage punk, moody psychedelia, blues, and classic rock...the entire disc sweats rage, dark humor, and orgasmic energy." Out Magazine.

"Rockin’ punk with female vocals from LA.  a cut above the rest." Maximum Rock N Roll Issue 212