"It is a fantastic punk influenced disc that yields a nostalgic effect on the listener
without sounding a bit dated. It is a successful declaration
of reemergence and rebirth, a new baptism. Every song is a well-written reflection
on embracing the whole of life, the nice and the nasty. Each track is a standout;
rarely is there a forgettable hook in sight."
John Stephen - The Noise

"Titled, "John Surette and the Deniros" the 11-song CD takes the listener on
a satisfying journey of rock-punk sensations."
Joshua Resnek - The Independent

These songs are all well written, imaginative, non-repetitive,
and expertly performed. As always, Dave Minehan did a great job
on the recording end; and so everything just clicks. What more can I say?
Smash - Soundcheck

John Surette was always one of those Boston guys
you could count on to write sharp, smart pop tunes
with Boy's Life. Now as head honcho for the DeNiros, he's produced his strongest album
to date. Borrowing from both mid-era Neighborhoods and Village Preservation Society-era Kinks,
John Surette & the DeNiros flirts with the idea of being highbrow,
but ultimately settles for stick with laying out the rock-action.
John O'Neill - The Worcester Phoenix

"Not since The Cavedogs have I witnessed the song quality and delivery
that John Surette & The DeNiros possess. I'm sold,
the crowd was sold… go see them."
The Noise Review at T.T. the Bear's Place - Scott Bartlett

"Surette has hit paydirt. Simply entitled John Surette and The Deniros,
this recording is nothing less than brilliant.
The songs are great, the playing splendid with a strong lineup... "
Jazzer

"If well-written songs come back in vogue in the Land of the Bean, The DeNiros will easily become one of Boston's most popular musical groups…
A sleek joyride of effortless pop."
Worcester Phoenix - Joe Longone

"Few musicians in Boston can equal the tremendous tenacity of one John Surette -
an honest to goodness Boston rock icon."
The Noise Interview - Glen Matto

"The DeNiros kicked off the evening with an eclectic set of mood pop. John Surette
wrangles a lot of tone out of a '72 Telecaster,
nicely counterbalancing the Les Paul/Marshall shrapnel of their lead
guitarist Tom Higgins. The band covers a broad range of stylistic
territory, from twang to shuffle, balls to mellow."
The Noise - Brian Westbye

"Once John strapped on his olive Telecaster, the band stole the show.
Backed by a female rhythm section that both played tight
and looked good, they went through a tight, rockin' set."
White Trash - Live Review

"This four-piece, co-ed unit from Massachusetts demonstrates a few catchy
melodies and some classic songwriting structure, and then they mix it up with some
punk-influenced vocal work."
Demo Critiques - L.A. Music Connection - CD Review

"What a great surprise, to hear one great real pop-punk tune after another.
In this age of bullshit, copycat punk bands, it was a pleasure
to hear the real thing just as tight and driving as the
Buzzcocks and as sing-along as Generation X."
Boston Rock - William D. Wallace

"Is this punk or New Wave? Or the best of both worlds?… the volume is just a little
too high and the pace is just a little too fast to be anything but power-punk."
The Noise - Elissa Dennis

"The DeNiros have a spirited sound sure to capture the attention of everyone's rebellious side.
Power pop with a punch!"
Metronome Magazine - Douglas Sloan

"The roots to an MTV alterno-pop LSD flavored
bubblegum band have indeed been laid."
The Pit Report - Cassette Review