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For ERP Saints, though, the band finally went into the studio and got recorded by professionals; the results are nothing short of astounding. Before this record, some fans questioned whether No Doctors could even play their instruments. Now it's obvious: No Doctors are a serious avant-garde rock talent...The ten-minute long "Future Awaken Widen," is easily one of the best songs of the year in any genre. The song's chaotic and bizarre noise builds to reveal a band so tight they can make almost any musical choice. It's as if years of playing totally disconnected ramblings onstage has given the members a musical voice so singular and relentless only now are they willing to unleash its power.
- Matt Weir, TINY MIX TAPES
No Doctors are best known for being thoroughly unpredictable; the quartet/quintet switches from free-flailing improv to fearsome roadhouse rock, sometimes on the same song...While past albums have strong moments, they rely on sonic mire and conceptual trappings, the absence of which here unveils the band's serious jammer chops.
- George Chen, SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN
In short, ERP Saints is a wayward, fascinating mini-masterpiece. Bring on the next album proper.
- Tom Ridge, NEUMU
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