There are none of TBP’s calling-card deconstructions of pop hits, and you don’t miss them; the original music is excellent and wide-ranging and deftly arranged, in a way that underscores both the trio’s affinity for composition and the fresher, more noticeably improvised terrain that Redman’s presence opens up".

"[15] Michael Ullman of The Arts Fuse wrote "One of the longest lasting small groups in jazz, The Bad Plus is also one of the most creatively satisfying.

With the galvanic addition of Redman, the ensemble is now made up of four intense virtuosos whose musical intelligence is as impeccable as their instrumental chops.

"[16] Jon Garelick of The Boston Globe mentioned "Having covered Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man,” Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring,” and, most recently, Ornette Coleman’s epochal “Science Fiction,” piano trio the Bad Plus returns to its own intricate explorations of song form and improvisation".

[17] Mike Hobart of Financial Times commented, "Here, saxophonist Joshua Redman adds much-needed heft and brings the best out of drummer Dave King and pianist Ethan Iverson, transforming a somewhat derivative repertoire into an appealing personal statement.