"Not only is Carl Hauck a guitarist and songwriter, he is also a poet... Counter Intelligence is an exciting step forward... Hauck's voice itself is stronger, freer, and more emotional, bringing the songs to life. Listening to the violin on 'Selfish Duet' is – like the entire album – a painkiller for the soul. If Hauck isn't up-and-coming, he'll be sorely overlooked." - Innocent Words Magazine

"Carl is quickly proving himself to be a very solid songwriter, particularly with the release this year of Counter Intelligence, his third CD since 2004. The album is littered with carefully picked instruments and sparse-but-solid guest vocals over mostly subdued songs that recall Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine." - Buzz Magazine

"Truly invigorating music that will paint the most amazing pictures in your mind." - Reverse Magazine

"While all of Hauck's music has always held a certain quality of excellence, his newest musical endeavor shows a graceful gain of maturity which surely has come with the experience of the few years since his last release." - Sleeping Lessons

"For an excellent acoustic act, make sure to check out soloist Carl Hauck. With excellent songwriting, great pop-sensibilities, and soothing, but strong vocals, Hauck brings to the C-U scene the ideals of casual simplicity with serious ambition." - Daily Illini

"Hauck has passions at two ends of the spectrum - moody minimalist compositions and acoustic pop songwriting. When the two come together, the songs are excellent... Hauck’s voice and lyrics are just too good to lose." - Independent Clauses

"Giving a young and fresh take on the human experience, Hauck creates music that only true talent can express and passion can bring." - Margo Channing Theater Project