A download version of the Smith EP was originally available in the Spring of 2007 with only the first three songs and a different cover.

Pitchfork Media gave a 6.8 rating commenting that "as the indie world collectively holds its breath for the TPC full-length, they first punch us in the gut with the Smith EP, a three-song, eight-minute release that could pass for a free iTunes preview.

"[7] Chart gave a review of 5/5 but "deduct[ed] one point for making everyone wait for the LP".

[4] RegnYouth remarked that the EP "makes up for lack of quantity with the quality of the songs" and "one listen and the wait for that LP will only get more frustrating".

"[9] Scene Point Blank and Soundsect.com both reviewed the earlier three-song digital release and agreed that it was "short but sweet".