This album definitely has its moments, and when it’s on, it’s on – the first song being one of the coolest I’ve heard in some time. Armed only with bass, percussion, and vox, NORTHERN LIBERTIES seem to channel a David Yow-esque sort of weirdo rock, musically and vocally. The vocals at times also have a bit of that INTERPOL -style fake Ian Curtis to them. The lack of guitar does cause this to feel a bit incomplete, but at times the holes seem to actually create the melodies. Unfortunately there are tracks throughout this album that I can’t tolerate one bit. Those are just a bit too “out there” for me. All in all, this disc is a rather eclectic collection of tunes that has some definite winners.
— Review by Justin Briggs, from Maximum Rock N Roll issue number 297, Feb. ’08