Illini Media
"...Bazan is ahead of the game...Distorted guitars and rock rhythms take more of a role on this album, sprinkled in between the headphone philosophies of the acoustic numbers."

The Onion - local mirror [08.08.02]
"References to God, morality, and self-denial are scattered throughout Pedro The Lion's gorgeous new eight-song mini-album, but Bazan is sharp enough to shroud them in morose ambiguity, shading them with minor keys and palpable melancholy."

Decapolis
"David Bazan has evolved into an emotionally moving and thought provoking all around musician and story teller...this album is that is original [sic]."

Outer Sound
"...sad and introspective acoustic folk to emotional and heart-wrenching emotional purges...compelling songwriting moves the listener because within each lyrical story, you can feel the songwriter's struggles."

Pitchfork Media
"...It sounds more like the Foo Fighters. With Hayden singing. A heavy malaise thickens the viscous mope-pop."

Almost Cool
"Overall, if you like singer/songwriter work, this is another great album by Pedro The Lion."

cstonemusic.com
"Bazan’s most diverse record, branching out in opposing directions from the typical, understated Pedro the Lion sound."

Portland Mercury
"When I listen to an album like Winners Never Quit, I like to turn out the lights, get knee-whockin' drunk, and think about my ex-lovers."