“Wright’s music is innovative, paving a path of his own making through the jazz kaleidoscope. Eclectic sounding with a flair for the exotic, Fundamental Forces is artistically imaginative and ventures into synthesizing a breed of blues, bebop, and rock that expands the public’s perception of jazz.” – AXS.com

“What’s so cool about Rik’s music and composition is that it’s really hard to distinguish between his rock & jazz influences and the result is some of the most fluid work you’ll ever hear in either arena.” – Contemporary Fusion

“Wright emerges as a kind of musical archaeologist, excavating influences from distant stylistic territories and repurposing them in ways that feel entirely contemporary. Every detail serves a purpose. Instruments enter and withdraw with precision.” - Paris Move

“The sweet sound of a walk through life’s landscapes, seascapes and dreamscapes… exquisite displays of precise melody, lush harmony and lockstep rhythm.” – Jazz Times

“Wright can fool you into thinking worldbeat one minute, rock the next, a touch of new age, and back to the core of jazz… Nicely done.” – Midwest Record Review

"There were times when I forgot that I was listening to a jazz album, as there were nods to a number of electronic/psychedelic bands. I have found that I listen to this album as often as I can, so that I can just free up my mind, drift off into my imagination, and let my mind wander." - FloRadio UK

“Wright’s compositions retain the hot and soulful feel of hard bop, while sometimes drawing on elements of third stream and/or fusion. Almost a fused tradition with unique and unexplored realms of jazz; keeping one foot in tradition, while the other foot is stepping into the future.” – Jazz Sensibilities

“Here we have a rare intersection of very accessible and very original jazz. Melodic, a bit funky, often beautiful.” – KFJC 89.7 FM