"On their rambunctious and irreverent third LP Came Down Different, San Francisco punks Pardoner bring their noisy sound into focus. Hidden under their layers of feedback and distorted guitars are some damn fine pop songs. The same could be said about their debut record Uncontrollable Salvation and its criminally overlooked follow-up Playin’ on a Cloud, but this time around, the trio allow the melodies to peak through their signature wall of sound a bit more. With a knowing wink, Pardoner dare you to hit repeat."

- Torrey Proto, post-trash.com