The East Bay Express called it "consistently fine" and "full of spidery electric guitar, wry, deadpan singing, and loping, haunted, and haunting rhythms." CMJ New Music Monthly wrote that the band "remains a challenging but rewarding listen, uncannily able to move forward while preserving its unmistakable vibe."
The East Bay Express lauded it as "consistently impressive" and highlighted its notable qualities of intricate electric guitar playing, witty, deadpan vocals, and loping, haunting rhythms. CMJ New Music Monthly observed that the band "continues to be a challenging but gratifying listen, remarkably adept at evolving while retaining its unique character."