[6] The Los Angeles Times wrote that "Mann is adept at writing melancholy lyrics about shattered romance, but they don't have to be set to languid music.

"[9] The Gazette determined that "none of the members of this East Coast modern pop quartet could put together a decent song if it were written on their beautiful foreheads, and one more video band takes the gas.

"[10] The Orlando Sentinel called Welcome Home "a warm, sepia-toned collection of tunes that exploit Mann's songwriting abilities.

"[8] The New York Times concluded that "one by one, the songs just barely steer clear of self-pity...

"[11] Timothy White in Spin noted that "Mann writes taut yet warmly ironic songs that succeed for their keen subtleties.