"Big but clear-voiced gal-sung "pub-rock" (their description), too ebullient to be alt-country. Backup foursome the Firebrands' hooks—taken from swing, border waltz, rockabilly, and r&b as often say, Patsy Cline—seem to deflect any stodgy allengiance to bygone times."

Chuck Eddy
Village Voice
December 10-16, 2003