Nude as the News: Reckoning
- Troy Carpenter's review: "While 'Reckoning' may not be quite as varied or accomplished as the band's debut, it illustrates - at a still-early point in the band's career - R.E.M.'s ability to excel in a variety of musical styles." Rated 8.5 out o
- http://www.nudeasthenews.com/reviews/251

CMJ New Music Report
- "More natural and less produced, sounding more like R.E.M. does live."
- http://www.cmj.com/articles/display_article.php?id=9633