Reviews
"...Famous for magnificent melancholia....They'll bring you down...and in the loveliest way....skirting the thin line between Gram Parsons and David Gates....prettily nervous." - Rating: B, 6 out of 10 - "...The trace elements of British invasion pop, Big Star and the lonesome call of the bayou are still present in their sound, but SMILE states its intentions not to be alt-anything with each confident chord...", "...Thoughtful, poetic, adult music....a radio-friendly version of what they do best....their deep-rooted love of melody isn't diminished by the gloss...", "...The pop streak that cut across its rootsy rock...has come to full fruition on SMILE, a far more optimistic affair than the act's last release...", 3 stars out of 5 - "...Sees them returning to their early principles with an extra helping of sonic gloss....essaying their classic chord progressions, pristine CSN&Y harmonies and timeless melodies."
