Rolling Stone (9/28/00, p.58) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...British sad-core specialists....spectacularly sullen....a diary of finely wrought situations..."
Entertainment Weekly (10/6/00, p.86) - "...The intimate, textured arrangements are well-suited to Halstead's aching lyrics and melancholy vocals, giving tunes...an air of empathy and healing." - Rating: A-
Alternative Press (10/00, p.103) - 3 out of 5 - "...Decidedly mellow and acoustic nature, EXCUSES continues Neil Halstead's love affair with country, folk and pop....masterfully written, recorded and played..."
CMJ (9/11/00, p.24) - "...There's a windblown country-rock vibe to the sound...that suits vocalist/guitarist Neil Halstead's dry, folky voice..."
NME (Magazine) (7/22/00, p.29) - 7 out of 10 - "...Brilliantly rendered virtual-country laments. And if you get drunk or stoned enough, they sound just like the real thing."
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