““A love letter to classic rock ‘n’ roll based pop””

"[Pure Gold] earns a spot on my top ten list this year"

“...it's played straight, but somehow a little twisted, like it's a little out of phase; I love it.”

“Ex Norwegian is easily one of the best pop bands of all time...and Crack is yet another resounding success.”

“...that special ability to shift gears from lo fi to power rock without missing a beat.”

“[Sketch] is immediate proof why the return of Ex Norwegian is one of the most important moments in indie music this year and those to come.”

“...masters of the infectious three-minute pop-rock song, reinventing no wheels but making ‘em roll as well as anyone.”

“...a highly evolved version of Weezer.”

“Ex Norwegian gets it right in a way that radio has largely forgotten.”

“This is seriously good stuff with not an ounce of youthful angst, but a totally refreshing guitar driven half hour of three minute tunes.”

“Solid pop that has a fine rock kicker.”

“[Sketch] is an otherworldly slab of catchy pop rock song after catchy pop rock song, conceived in some fantastic place where the ’90s power pop bubble never burst.”

“Sketch belies its title. In truth, it's more a masterpiece.”

“Sketch performs a neat trick — it improves on something that, before the release of this album, didn’t seem to need improving.”

“trend forward band...who are masterfully grabbing hold of that 90's sound and making it their own.”

“...one of the leading lights of Miami's indie-rock scene”

“I pick out Ex Norwegian for the next big indie thing.”

“Ex Norwegian is perfectly frantic and accessible.”

“...catchy, radio-friendly record that will probably stay stuck in your car’s CD player for a good part of the summer.”

“These folks combine some of the best elements from 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s pop...all the while presenting their songs with all the crystal clear clarity that twenty-first century technology allows.”

“Ex Norwegian has put together another one of those albums where the band’s promise is evident from the first song on the album to its last.”

“Ex Norwegian writes catchy tracks, while putting in a undertone of crunch and a little dash of shoegaze to their overall clean vocals.”

“...chock-full of exuberant, exhilarating performances and an unerring pop sensibility that's both brash and irresistible.”

“...eclectic, indie-pop sonic adventure...”

“Their debut album, Standby, works the proverbial sonic room expertly and confidently...”

“...an incredibly eclectic mix of powerpop, shoegaze, indie rock, and even hints of stoner rock.”

“It’s one of those infectious, uncomplicated tunes that gets your head bobbing and your mind thinking that you’ve heard it before, but you haven’t.”

“...though they profess a love for prog rock, they are sweet powerpop instead.”

“...easily one of the best pop bands of the twenty-first century.”

“It's not often that a band comes around with a completely new sound. Ex Norwegian manage to combine powerpop, classic rock and indie music to set themselves apart from what's already out there.”

“...an album that challenges you to appreciate it in more than one listen, it's not going to come to you immediately and why should it as it is a well crafted album.”

“...yet another strong release [House Music] from a band that can apparently do no wrong.”

“House Music...is Ex Norwegian's most accessible and, perhaps, best work. Laden with great lyrics, catchy melodies, musical hooks and huge harmonies this is one effort that demands to be noticed.”

“...fashions brilliantly conceived and arranged tunes. You may detect a bit of a Ray Davies sensibility.”

“There’s something archly ’90s about power-pop trio Ex Norwegian. Maybe it’s the frenetic drum rolls (such as in “Not a Mouse”) or it could be the key-changes, or perhaps it’s the carefree, almost childlike vocal delivery, reminiscent of early Weezer (see “Initiative Rock”).”

“...a fun collection of power pop gems..great songs like these can grab hold of you that quickly.”

“Ex Norwegian continue to evolve with “House Music”, a collection of tunes that will get plenty of airplay around my home.”

“Houdaille and his revolving cast of co-conspirators have evolved with an assertive style and clear pop savvy that distinguishes most of the better bands operating within rock realms -- not only locally but on a national scale as well.”

“Something Unreal makes a pleasant enough diversion from my digital players indie pop dominated playlists.”

“...a pretty good power-pop act with a firm understanding of what makes this kind of music work.”

“...a terrific album that delivers superior melodies along with adventurous arrangements. Highly recommended...”

“...the whole album [House Music] is ripe with Costello-like signatures, including distinct and danceable drum sections, hooky guitar lines, and lyrics full of venom.”

“Once we started playing it...we just couldn't STOP... when they sink in...you are likely to be addicted for life... House Music is easily one of the best pop albums of 2012.”