"Earnest and heartfelt songs about growing up working-class and punk. Sounds like a cliche sometimes, doesn't it? But when it's done with the passion and sincerity of a band like Jarvis, Ontario's Final Four, a description like that still really means something. The sound is rough and edgy but still melodic, and this album sounds like a mix of Stiff Little Fingers, Those Unknown, Hudson Falcons, Knucklehead and the Street Dogs all rolled into one. The lyrics are well worth the read, as they espouse a maturity that doesn't come across as jaded, but rather an understanding of what's important about their friendships, music, and politics over the years. Beyond coming across as some well-sussed guys, Final Four get you singing along from the get-go and add in some organ and acoustic guitars here and there to add a bit of a roots rock dynamic. All in all this is an impressive offering of street rock'n'roll that would be difficult for anyone not to like." (PH)

Stylus Magazine

"Starting out with a roaring rendition of 'Glory Glory Hallelujah' with the words changed to a punk setting harkens back to oi comps of old. Final Four have a real old school oi sound to them and it is not just because they do a Cock Sparrer cover. Punk played with rolling bass lines and loads of group choruses. The organ in 'Will You be the One' and 'Small Town Punk' gives this a slight Redskins feel. And the organ meets acoustic guitar reminds me of the roots punk orientation behind something like Sinkin' Ships, which is grounded in bands like Leatherface and Stiff Little Fingers. This Final Four debut is very classic UK punk sounding. And yet there is an upbeat feel to their sound. They remind me of Marylin's Vitamins crossed with someone more roots oriented like Knucklehead. Incredible first release." (SP)

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