here are some snippets from various reviews:

PULSE (of the Twin Cities) - Paul Dickinson writes:

"Sparse and sparkling super pop...Upon each listening I've discovered new sonic delights...Spouse follows in the same path of dangerous reflection that lashes between tenderness and total destruction." - 11.15.2000

Babysue.com (LMNOP) wrote:

"...the band possesses a wonderful sense of melody and song construction...vocals are nicely thrown off the cuff...Spouse grab us in a polite manner...rub us down...kick us in the chest a few times...and then go rolling down the road like Toto in a hamster patch...a great new band with something valid and real to offer." - 11.2000

VMAG - Mal Thursday writes:

"Spouse is a 'band's band', primarily because of their seductive and addictive songwriting and letter-perfect delivery...They breathe new life into the exquisite, moldering corpse of Indie Rock, long after more than a few of their heroes have packed it in and called it a day...Most excellent. Go buy it." - 10.2000

Music Revue - Jason Kadish writes:

"And thank God for something a little left-of-the-center; this album is a joy that no amount of Papa Roach loving little brats can hope to take away...Heartily endorsed and a great autumnal driving album; Nozomi's propulsive melodies keep your eyes focused on the road and off the ever-present foliage that causes more accidents than one is prone to admit." - 11.2000