"[19] The San Diego Union-Tribune said that "the most successful efforts here, 'Let It Go' and 'Captain Kirk's Z-Man House of Fun/Mixed Up', are bluesy, melodic and multilayered gems that culminate in slick psychedelic guitar noise.

"[14] USA Today labeled Emits Showers of Sparks "warm classic pop made rugged by guitar fuzz, electronic static and ... barbed harmonies.

"[18] The Lincoln Journal Star stated that, "through the entrancing, softly cool vocals of Carrie Clark and a gruffer variety from Chris Smith, Sixteen Deluxe mixes quality melodies with lots of noise, primarily from guitars, but gets extra depth from percussion and organ.

"[21] The Knoxville News Sentinel noted that, while "Clark sprints over the blustery tracks with lithe melody, occasional lead vocalist Chris Smith is a weak and flavorless liability.

"[12] In 2009, Spin included Sixteen Deluxe on its list of "The 100 Greatest Bands You've (Probably) Never Heard", deeming Emits Showers of Sparks one of "the 1990s' most pleasurably squalling albums.