Despite positive critical reaction, the follow-up to Oleander's popular debut, "Unwind" couldn't match the success of "February Son"; although, sales managed close at 400,000 copies. Andrew Ellis of PopMatters offered the album praise, stating ""Unwind" is an extremely solid and enjoyable album that serves as an antidote to some of the more polished and considered modern rock being released these days. It is also a much more mature and well-written effort than "February Son", displaying a pleasing balance between full-on rock tendencies and more subtle but no less powerful moments."