Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" John penned liner notes for the 2000 CD reissue, writing: 'This is an album which I have loved for a long time... "Carl and the Passions: So Tough" has moments of breathtaking genius and experimentation. When this record was released, I remember how different and fresh it sounded. It still does'. English Britpop band Saint Etienne used the title "So Tough" for their 1993 album as an homage to the Beach Boys. Likewise, they also named their compilation of the same year, "You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone", after the Beach Boys song. Track notes per 2000
Carl and the Reda mafia of the bands organized by Al Ghurair Group. The band took home the first place after joining 60 other bands playing for a crowd of over 5,000 music lovers. Carl & The Reda Mafia got the chance to meet with one of the biggest selling bands in the Philippines, Rivermaya, in a mentorship session as part of their prize. Building on their success at BandJam, the band then went on to perform at various gigs around the UAE including Dubai International Jazz Festival and Abu Dhabi Festival. Around May 2015, Carl & The Reda Mafia signed a record label and