"With a soulful voice that often strikes as Joe Strummer’s sonic doppelganger, Wendin shows this nomadic side in his music, too, with measures of punk, rockabilly and disco often appearing within the same song." - Paste

“A Scandinavian stew of reggae, disco and roots-rocking thrash.”
- LA Weekly

"...a tuneful, time-traveling hybrid that boasts all the elements that makes Wendin’s brand of “pub soul” so irresistible: slices of Northern Soul, 80s pop polish and a vocal presence that somehow manages to marry those of Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg and The Boss with few seams and even more success...It’s just really, really, dangerously good." - The Fader

“Integrated into this EP are flares of the aforementioned disco, soul, folk and straight-up rock. It's all packed together into a package that continues to floor me...According to some, this is Sabot co-conspirators Against Me!'s favorite band. Shocking, but I can totally see why. This has definitely taken the top spot for EP's released this year for me.”  
- Punknews

"Now taking on the U.S. market, Wendin opens Real Control with “Born Under A Bad Sign”, an infectious pub-rocker produced by Bjorn Yttling of fellow Swedes Peter Bjorn & John — which strongly recalls herky-jerk guitar approach of Franz Ferdinand. Elsewhere on the album Wendin dabbles in punk, reggae, disco, and more to create a nicely varied set of extremely solid pop/rock numbers." - eMusic

"“Born Under a Bad Sign” is a great showcase of the mix of ’60s soul, ’70s punk and ’80s pop that makes Moneybrother someone to look out for in 2010." - Ice Cream Man

"...every bit the danceable rock of an Interpol or Strokes, but with more of a fusion of ’60s soul, ’70s rock, and a bit of some ’80s New Wave and punk thrown in for good measure. It’s a blend that’s tasty without ever losing any depth." - Consequence Of Sound

"If Joe Strummer was raised on nothing but old Stax records and “Soul Train” episodes, he’d likely come out sounding like Anders Wendin (aka Moneybrother)...Simply put, “Real Control” is one of those records you can’t help but share with anyone who will listen." - Innocent Words

"...they’re like what you want all those other dancey, rocky bands to be"
- 'Sup

"Moneybrother wear their influences on their sleeves, but they've got so damn many, it's impressive they were able to fit them all in so nicely. More importantly, Real Control is a real pleasure to sing along to, turning an interesting record into an essential listen." - Alternative Press

"Moneybrother may be the next big thing out of Sweden."
- My Old Kentucky Blog

"...a fantastic hybrid of blues, soul and rock-a-billy with a little bit of left over punk rock rebellion." - Blurt

"On Real Control Wendin sounds like Joe Strummer, had the punk icon given up on the Clash and chosen a musical direction paved by reggae, soul, and a bit of American rock and roll thrown in for good measure. Sound crazy? It sure as hell does, but with Moneybrother it works oh so well." - Portland Mercury

"Sweden’s Anders “Moneybrother” Wendin makes the kind of tunes you imagine being played in a dark bar late at night, nestled between the Boss and Wilco." - MOG Music Network

"(Real Control's) fierce soul-heavy punk rock n roll just might be the most eclectic release you'll hear all year." - AMP Magazine

"Anders Wendin (aka Moneybrother) may not be a familiar name in North America, but he's a Pop Star of the first magnitude in Scandinavia and Europe, and he sure sounds like one on his fifth album (his first US album), Real Control, where he shows off the confidence and swagger of a guy who knows his way around an arena-size stage or a recording studio...Moneybrother sounds like a Grade A Rock Star, but one who is still having fun with his music and his formula, and Real Control shows Americans would do well to catch on to what our Swedish friends already know."  - All Music Guide

“The best songs -- and there really are too many to mention here -- are intense and soulful pop/rock mini-symphonies of the kind Bruce Springsteen used to make in the mid-'70s: the grand piano pounds, the saxophone lines soar, and the dramatic string arrangements underpin Anders Wendin's wonderfully scruffy voice...This is every bit as good as classic, soul-tinged pop/rock gets. Period.” - All Music Guide

"Wendin's sound is a combination of classicist rock 'n' roll, taking tips from Bruce Springsteen, Joe Strummer and even Meat Loaf, with catchy choruses and tossing in the occasional disco-funk beat."
- MSN Entertainment