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called the tracks "clever, evocative new songs in a time honored, timeless style," writing that the band "has a slap happy simplicity and ragged enthusiasm that's anachronistic, that seems a throwback to the 1950s rockabilly era of Eddie
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never hit harder than they have to or take up more space than necessary, and their modesty only adds to their effectiveness."
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Hoekstra, Dave (November 27, 1987). "Ben Vaughn reaches toward his dream". Weekend Plus.
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Leigh, Keri (November 6, 1987). "Vaughn Combo Shakes Up VZD". North.
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Tucker, Ken (27 Sep 1987). "The Ben Vaughn Combo, Beautiful Thing".
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Joyce, Mike (15 Jan 1988). "Blues and Rock, Barrence and Ben".
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