“There’s an underlying vein of love coursing through Michael Des Barres’ excellent new album: the pursuit of it, lust for it, and regret at its loss. The Key To The Universe is a collection of excellent tunes. Opener “Can’t Get You Off My Mind” shows that Des Barres came here to rock, with a shit-hot band in tow. “Room Full Of Angels” has all the hallmarks of a power ballad, but benefits from being played straight: just a great rock n’ roll band jamming in a room. The Key To The Universe is indeed love, Des Barres is saying, and with songs as instantly memorable and rocking as these, this cult artist could well be getting a lot of love from a lot more people for his music very soon.” - Shane Pinnegar, 100percentrock.com