"No matter how shadowy Joyland gets, there's a newfound openness to these songs that remains inviting, and the big, heart-rending choruses on "Capitol" and "Icabod" are equally vulnerable and bold. A beautiful and often brave-sounding album, Joyland shows how much can be gained by letting go. Its blend of black-lipstick intensity and glowstick exuberance reveals the peak of Trust's powers".