Odes/Codes…is an astounding statement from a young man sure of the compositional path he’s chosen for himself and his banjo. The music is subtle, sublime, and may evoke emotions you didn’t know you had.
—Banjohead Magazine
Allard has accomplished quite a feat, establishing both his own artistry and a delicacy of design… Allard uses the banjo in a way that combines subtlety with melodic prowess, transforming its traditional role as a propulsive instrument into one better attuned to grace and grandeur.
—Lee Zimmerman, Bluegrass Today
The kind of overwhelming talent that doesn’t need a crew behind him to fill your ears with sound, this master class from this college freshman is more organic than everything at Whole Foods lumped together.
—Chris Spector, Midwest Record
An album showing, once more, just what the banjo can do…these are sounds from a talented musician and composer that you’ll want to hear.
—Jonathan Aird, Americana UK
Max Allard knows his stuff. There's nothing too flash for flash's sake, just marvelous playing.
—Rick Stuart, Roots & Fusion, UK