| "Loneliness and Strangers is a 13-song gem" | Express-Times | |
| Looking at the headlining acts for this year's Musikfest, I was afraid fans of alternative, indie rock would be left behind. After all, one of the hippest acts they booked as a headliner is LL Cool J... [more] | ||
| "Poppy laced guitar riffs... strong, deep lyrics... everything but the kitchen sink" | RWS Magazine | |
| If you close your eyes and listen to "Blue Walrus," which is the fifth track on Loneliness and Strangers, you might think it was John Lennon moaning over the slow melodic tones... [more] | ||
| "Damn good songs" | The Aquarian Weekly | |
| If you find yourself wondering why you haven't heard a good keyboard hook in a while, it's because Particle Zoo stole them. All of them. Bastards.... [more] | ||
| "Refreshing, fun and addictively catchy" | Left Off The Dial | |
| Here’s the deal with this record: if you like the sounds of Elvis Costello and the Clash, you will probably like Particle Zoo’s Loneliness and Strangers.... [more] | ||
| "A refreshing blend of great pop music that stands the test of time" | Northeast In-Tune | |
| Music in New Jersey is becoming a lot more than just Bruce and Jon Bon. Doesn't Wu Tang live there now? Even the Yeah Yeah Yeah's have left New York City for the greener pastures of its neighboring state. Particle Zoo is a band that is also from the "Garden State," and thankfully have a sound all their own.... [more] | ||
| "Pained lyrics... killer hooks... beautiful vocal melody... wonderful, happy, sunny day music" | Left Hip Magazine | |
| Straight up, guitar and organ-driven pop rock and roll from North Jersey, Particle Zoo's Loneliness and Strangers immediately made me think... [more] | ||
| "Sure to get inside your head" | Arizona Daily Wildcat | |
| To say that The Beatles have influenced Jeff DeVito, principal songwriter of the group Particle Zoo, is like saying that at one point in time Picasso thought squares were really cool.... [more] | ||
| "An infectious electric sound" | Daily Beacon Online | |
| This is the first full-length album from the New Jersey band, and fans of their previous EP will not be disappointed. Particle Zoo cites ‘60s garage rock and The Beatles as their main sources of inspiration. If you’re wondering just what exactly that sounds like, the answer is an infectious electric sound that is easy to listen to.... [more] | ||
| "A total four-star blast" | Jersey Beat | |
| I’ve been eagerly awaiting a full length album from this particular band for quite some time now, so I was very excited when this honey showed up in my mailbox.... [more] | ||
| "Ear-grabbing riffs and hooks" | The Village Voice | |
| North Jersey indie rockers Particle Zoo continue their transformation from loud punky-punks to melodic pop songsmiths on Loneliness and Strangers. Songwriter Jeff DeVito wraps himself in ’60s garage rock and the Beatles and churns out ear-grabbing riffs and hooks. | ||
| "Pop rock at its finest... this record is simply infectious" | The Aquarian Weekly | |
| Mark my words, Loneliness and Strangers will be Particle Zoo's breakthrough record this year! Everytime I hear these guys, they just keep getting better.... [more] | ||