"[13] The Los Angeles Times determined that Welcome "combines sharp pop tunefulness with the transparent innocence and energy of youth.

"[8] The Philadelphia Inquirer stated that Dharma Bums "make their sound from R.E.M.-style jingle-jangle crossed with a garage band's rugged edge.

"[14] The Houston Chronicle noted that the band "combines pop hooks and post-punk grunge with the energy of misspent youth.

"[15] CD Review concluded that "Welcome finds the Bums just as up front and credible as ever, [reminiscent] of the Saints or the Hoodoo Gurus at those groups' very best.

"[18] AllMusic wrote that "most of Welcome consists of intriguing slices of moody jangle pop and country-tinged alt-rock that are all the more refreshing for the fact that none of them particularly sound like R.E.M.