July 16, 2009
Easy Reader
“…you can apply makeup and listen to this clever, inventive record at the same time.”

July 14, 2009
Phoenix New Times
“Clark and Wilson’s thoughtful songwriting, pleasantly elastic vocals, and solid grooves reflect the shine of ’60s and ’70s pop without sinking to AM-gold schmaltz.” -Jose Gonzalez

July 13, 2009
College Times
“Just when you think the album could become a bore, a whistle, scream or erratic vocal freak-out ala Modest Mouse front man Isaac Brock meets you and simultaneously punches you in the privates.”  -Christina Caldwell

July 8, 2009
Phoning It In (podcast radio show)
“Put some boxes of Americana, jazz, and soul records into an old VW van. Tune the radio to 70s AM power pop. Then blow up the van. Really. The resulting CDs magically raining down with the wreckage would be Sebastian Clark and Normandie Wilson’s ‘Music For Smart People,’ a sophisticated, catchy, and cynicism-melting song cycle about relationships.” -Nadav Carmel
 
July 7, 2009
Russell’s Reviews Online(UK)
“It’s very mixed up, decidedly odd and rather fine.”           -Russell Barker