"The maverick indie musician has delivered a chaotic improv album that, despite some thrilling moments, ultimately hits a cul-de-sac ... The tracks that work on this album would fit perfectly on a spooky science fiction soundtrack, but the remaining songs really drag the collection down. Dwyer is notorious for his handbrake turns and his wildly diverse records, but on `Gong Splat' it sounds as if he's stuck in the same, predictable, clattering gear".