He"s got killer pop-rock instincts, something that leaps out at you...as well as a flair for recalling the days of pre-digital sound mixes. He credits the Beatles, not surprisingly, with shaping his pop-rock vision, yet his crackling, guitar-powered sound isn t mired in the past...He has good reason to be excited here, given the sheer consistency and accessibility of the music...A natural when it comes to fashioning sharp melodies and catchy choruses. - Washington Post