Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer were co-founders of The Eames Era, an indie rock band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana whose song "Could Be Anything" was featured on the Grey's Anatomy soundtrack.

[4] Mark Deming of AllMusic said the album's songs "are good enough to not suffer in comparison to the vintage acts they so clearly love, and that's why this debut is worthwhile, even if you're not nostalgic for the era of the sideways haircut.

"[5] Andy Gensler of T: The New York Times Style Magazine called the album a "delectable debut" which "shimmers with the music of the British Invasion, Stax soul, Wall of Sound production, 1950s doo-wop and California-dreaming jangle filtered through a contemporary indie-rock lens.

"[6] Spin's Jon Young said that although the duo's "cheery facade ultimately doesn't overcome the gnawing desperation, Con Law is good, neurotic fun.

[9] The pair have completed several tours covering much of the U.S., and have opened for bands including Broken Social Scene and Two Door Cinema Club.