"This is one of those reviews that is entirely too appraising, but cannot be helped when dealing with such meticulously crafted and all around solid music."

"...they have a certain knack for getting the listener involved and grooving along just as the song comes to an end. But this is where the true genius of 1888 lies - luring you in with something that is comfortable enough to like the first time you hear it, interesting enough to want to hear it again and imaginative enough to stand up over time."

SMOTHER MAGAZINE: "The quintet seems to be on the brink of conquering all songwriting creeds. Occasionally manic, 1888 delivers whiskey soaked harmony and fitting shoegazer groove. If all of the Beatles were still around, they’d love to jam out with the fine folks in 1888 and talk shop. As a sneak peek into their forthcoming full length, “Abble Goose Dam” delights on every level."

AIDING & ABETTING: "Two songs, each clocking in a couple sends short of three minutes. Well-constructed, pleasantly rambling pieces that don't fit into any neat slot. Maybe a much more worldly Air--but man, that's not really it, either. The band's exceptional use of melody and harmony within a loudly soaring pop sound is most interesting."

EAR CANDY MAGAZINE: "Abble Goose Dam is a cd single from a band whose roots grow in the same soil as bands like Wilco and Radiohead. A bit indie pop and a bit alt-country."