"... tastemaker, crate-digger, historian and Saint Etienne member Bob Stanley has curated another of his themed compilations for Ace Records, this time focusing on the smooth sounds of the 1970s. Specifically he looks at the long hot summer of 1976 ... Most of the songs have wonderfully drippy strings, low BPMs, and lyrics about gettin' it on ... 76 Degrees in the Shade is the sonic equivalent of a soft focus photo of a deep pile shag rug. Which is to say it's very groovy, enjoyable listen".