Rolling Stone (p.96) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[They are] songwriters -- and good ones, too, preserving their party-boy reputation while turning out giant, soulful choruses..."

Rolling Stone (p.116) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Top Albums of the Year 2007".

Spin (p.99) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[W]ith surprisingly thoughtful songs....The brute fury of 'Shattered' alone provides reason enough to listen up."

Entertainment Weekly (p.81) - "[T]he bulk of the album consists of frenetic toe-tappers, such as the opener, 'Famous for Nothing'..." -- Grade: B+

Alternative Press (p.156) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Famous for blending East Coast hardcore with whiskey-scorched Celtic folk, Beantown's favorite sons predictably make sure both are well represented..."

Kerrang (Magazine) (p.47) - "[T]hey yet again deliver the goods with interest -- 16 tracks, each yielding massive hooks, Celtic-themed majesty and dazzling dual vocal interplay."