“…it’s ridiculous and ultimately unfair to compare a couple of music’s heavyweights to a band that is virtually unknown outside of its hometown of Columbia, South Carolina.”

“…for all intents and purposes, attempts to create a sense of nostalgia for those of us who grew up on the sentimental indie rock scene of the 90s… “old sad bastard music.”“

“25 has a running theme of heartbreak, letdown, and, unfortunately, little else but sad bastardness.”

“I find Walker’s vocals to be about as annoying as nails on a chalkboard, 25 is extremely difficult to stomach. This is especially true when played more than a few times.”

“My advice: Become an instrumental band or let someone else take a crack at singing.”