"[1] The EP is thematically about perseverance, love and relationships, and is described as "six energetic rock 'n' roll songs that have plenty of guitar solos and fun unexpected additions.

[3] The album release party was at The Court Tavern in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and The Vaughns were joined by Wyland, Deal Casino, Goodbye Tiger, and CachaBacha.

[6] Comparing tomfoolery to the Vaughns debut EP, Speak Into My Good Eye editor Chelsea Conte notes the "grittiness echoes throughout the six tracks just enough to give it an edgier vibe," adding "each song is slightly different than the rest while still retaining a cohesive album feel."

Bobby Oliver in NJ.com describes tomfoolery as a "blend of professional gloss and the band's natural turbulence," and says there is "a newfound confidence shoulders Lies' vocal performance, guitarist Dave Cacciatore's shreds are sharper and more aggressive, and Tom Losito's bass rolls with ease.

"[7] NJ.com says tomfoolery "is wonderfully confident," noting singer Anna Lies' "quivering, idiosyncratic vocal stands out in the state and the young group's upside is palpable in 2016.