[4][5] The Washington Post noted that "the band's most bombastic choruses contain echoes of the slick power ballads that grunge banished.

"[3] The Ottawa Citizen determined that "the band remains a non-innovator, relying on go-to guitar riffs and catchy rock melodies.

"[8] Rolling Stone thought that frontman J.R. Richards "has managed to shed his grumbly, disaffected vocals for a softer croon on tracks such as 'The Bridge Song'.

"[9] The Boston Globe opined that "Dishwalla's chameleon act seems in total defiance of establishing a trademark sound.

"[10] The Los Angeles Times wrote that "this angst-filled and metal-tinged sophomore try sinks quickly under the weight of overblown emotion and puerile lyrics.