“I bow to the Aboujaoude brothers. Their talent, ideas, technique, and musical tribute this album paid to hardcore progressive rock fans must arouse sincere admiration. I recommend this album with all my heart.”
– -MLWZ Poland
“I can’t be effusive enough about how good this album really is, for a debut release it is pretty astounding. Beguiling and enthralling, ‘Ashes Of A Diary’ sees Dreaming Madmen enter the scene on an absolute high.”
-Prog Radar UK
“These two Lebanese-American Brothers present progressive, dreamlike rock and besides the comforting vocals the guitarwork really stands out.”
-Headbangers Lifestyle Netherlands