"Never shy about wearing their influences on their sleeves, the Brooklyn quintet has moved past homages to hardcore acts, '70s punk, and Sonic Youth, opting for their own jagged version of country-infused AOR ... The Men have been able to retain a steady audience of hardcore and punk fans despite growing more accessible with each release. Sacrificing recklessness is different from sacrificing passion, and New Moon cements The Men as one of the most exciting rock acts today".