"One of the greatest rock records released by an Atlanta band. An album of death and passion, full of ringing violence and gorgeous melodies. The Swear write dark power-pop songs that read like great literature. Edgy rawness balanced by pop perfection from a band that should be considered rock's new great hope."
-Resonator Magazine
"Elizabeth Elkins is a good singer - tough, assertive, expressive. 'Vampire' is a sort of speeded-up-girl-doing-Geddy-Lee-prog-punk, hence reminding me of old Boston art-core pinkos the Proletariat albeit more melodically. 'Shuttered Off Christine' is forboding but banging. The Swear's music is not especially joyful, to my ears. Odd thing is, I kind of like it anyway."
-Chuck Eddy, Rhapsody.com
"Elizabeth Elkins leads The Swear with a thundering certainty."
-Paste Magazine
"About six feet under The Swear’s spiky sonic swirl of guitars...lies the tortured soul of lit-geek/singer-songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Elizabeth Elkins. You might not notice the wraithlike presence at first, since it’s adept at hiding within the framework of modern-rock blasts of guitar-based chaos. But look closer– actively listen to the lyrics– and you’ll see. Admittedly, with titles like “Vampire,” “Shuttered Off Christine” and “Some Graves Are Stolen,” purist rock fans might easily dismiss the combo as hard rockin’ Goths. But astute listeners will be rewarded with some of the most literate rock ever produced in Atlanta. Be sure to check out the booklet for the lyrics. At their heart, “History Of Cinema” and“Morning In June” are verbose, contemporary epics that could easily double as provocative, stand-alone poetry."
–Lee Valentine Smith, Georgia Music Magazine
"Like Chrissie Hynde and Gwen Stefani squeezed into one body and backed by a hardcore blend of Hot Water Music and No Doubt."
-Creative Loafing
"The Swear is an 'Artist on the Verge of Making it Big'. Elizabeth Elkins is one of the modern-rock scene's most dynamic female singer-songwriters."
-INsite Magazine
"The Swear actually make mainstream seem cool again. Elizabeth Elkins' delivery alone sets the Swear apart. One moment cherubic-like, melodic, the next exploding into a taut tirade brimming with the chaotic control of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickenson, Elkins' band is the perfect bridge for what could and should be for mainstream rock's future. There's a lot more to it than Elkins, though. Chemistry and skill are as prevalent. Guitarist Jeremy Zamora is equally adept at his craft, knowing when to crank it up or soothe but also understanding that power and punch are key ingredients. So, why aren't they with a major label yet? If logic prevails, which of course it doesn't always, the wait shouldn't be very long. Songs like 'Birmingham', 'Morning in June', 'The City that Never' and 'Always Wasted' are perfect for radio and would be wonderful debuts."
-Metromix Atlanta
"As indebted to the Foo Fighters as Funeral for A Friend, The Swear roars through a huge, guitar-worshipping pop-rock album that's all volumes, charging hooks and feisty attitude...The Swear isn't afraid of rattling windows with the gritty guitar tones we've heard in acts like Funeral, though Elkins' is anything but a screamer. Her vocals transform 'History of Cinema' from a hard-rock rager into a simmering pop number, and shows off her diversity, sinking into golden-throated melodies before tearing the roof off in 'Last Breath'. The Swear wants nothing more than to rock the big arenas and isn't wasting time with false scene modesty."
-Aversion
"Haunting, incensed, forlorn, and potent...makes you feel as if you're in the midst of a musical vortex, strapped in and loving every moment of the experience, such as brilliantly exemplified on 'Vampire'."
-Aural Notes
"Like Joan Jett and Amy Ray, role models for female rockers unafraid to play a man's game, Elkins keeps plugging along, content to fight the good fight and keep on rocking. It's a generally dark but not gloomy set, with occasional rays of melodic light to alleviate the mood. Like Concrete Blonde, another clear influence, Elkins injects pop licks into walls of layered guitars, stripping down to atmospheric rhythm before crashing into choruses. The Swear isn't breaking any stylistic boundaries, but Elkins succeeds due to her genuine love of rock and the snarling, unapologetically angry attitude that has always been her calling card."
-The Sunday Paper
"The album offers nothing of real substance to the music community."
-The Red & Black (University of Georgia)
"A bombastic, clever tour de force"
-The Celebrity Cafe
"Elizabeth Elkins has a deep, gutsy voice with a ton of power reminiscent of old school rockers like Chrissie Hynde and Patti Smith."
-Allan's World of Music
"This is ass-kicking music, and the production has given it the necessary steel-toed boots."
-Aiding & Abetting
"Rockin' beats and guitars, clear, strong vocals and expressive lyrics. I can't understand why this music is not being played by radio stations nationwide."
-G-pop