"...In conclusion, this album may suffer from cheesy lyrics and lack of range in terms of materials, but it is nonetheless a brilliant album. With beautiful acoustic guitar lines and the occasional strings section, poignant and deep lyrical wizardry and the dense, atmospheric production, this album shows that you don’t need a hardcore-punk direction to go Emo in terms of sound. If you are tired of listening punk-edged guitars and heavy riffs, yet you still want to experience a moody Emo experience, this album is for you. Dashboard Confessional may move on to go electric and embark on a more punk-pop direction, evident in Dusk and Summer, but this album still remains as a document that an acoustic-driven song can be as cathartic and emotional as a electric guitar-led song."   - Sputnik Music