Excerpted from The Austin Chronicle, Fall of 2000:
"It should come as no surprise that Barbara K's solo debut, Ready, picks up where Timbuk3 left off. Full of deep grooves and introspective lyrics, Ready also demonstrates that she can stand on her own as a songwriter and a musician."
"The playing throughout is stellar as K gets help from some of Austin's best players, including bassist Mark Andes, guitarist Rob Gjersoe, and drummers Rob Hooper and Wally Ingram. The recording is remarkably clear. Along with producer Joseph James, Barbara K has assembled not only one of the best-sounding discs, but one of the best collections of songs you'll hear this year."
