[1] Shortly after releasing this LP in 2002, the band broke up in order to pursue graduate studies (among other things).

À découvrir absolument, a French webzine, not only loved the packaging, but felt that "once diving into this record, as in a pool of natural sea-water in Madeira, you really don't ever feel like leaving, even if that means you might drown.

"[7] Finally, Didier Goudeseune at Derives would continue the praise, stating that "With tears of joy, The Player Piano will not leave my bedside for the rest of the year!

Referring specifically to the Japanese re-issue, reviewer "Nightowl" at Punknews.org, felt that "[t]hese five boys from Utah created some of the most capable music rivaling American Football or Boys Life, even to this day.Although mostly instrumental, some of my favorite tracks are the ones with sporadic vocals near the middle or end of the songs, summoning up even more emotion than called for with their twinkling guitar back-and-forths.

"[4] He also noted that "[e]ven though this band is not currently active, just knowing that this existed and someone in Japan still likes it enough to re-press it makes me giddy as a school girl.

It featured clean super guitars that wove heart-breaking, beautiful melodies, and a really inventive rhythm section that always found a way to keep your attention.