From EW # 760, April 16, 2004: "Chicago indie-rock
debutante Elizabeth Elmore (ex- Sarge) has two
reputations to flaunt. Known as an unabashedly
forthright lyricist, she's consistently reflective and
astitute. And then there's her remarkable band, the
Reputation, whose second album is muscular yet lush -
a knockout combo of fiery rock and cascading grace.
The songs' varying textures complement the swiriling
melodies in Elmore's pretty vocals, as she recalls
heartfelt connections and fallings-out. Her fate
hardly feels forced. B+"