The Reviews Are In

The Guardian - "...Lays her emotion bare, at times almost embarrassingly so, sounding raw and vengeful when she belts" (★★★★)

Rolling Stone - "...Bold and exciting" (★★★★)

Spin - "Dives into the realities of October's life. Devastatingly beautiful." (8/10)

The Line of Best Fit - "October has a universal appeal, each song she puts out sounds like it's crafted for each individual listener" (8/10)

Consequence of Sound - "It asks listeners to love it, and its creator, for both flaws and attributes" (75/100)

Pitchfork - "While it might be oversimplifying matters to suggest that it splits the difference between the cute, poppy October and the darker, techno-friendly October, the most satisfying thing about Smoke & Mirrors is how convincingly she bridged that divide." (75/100)

PopMatters - "...Came out after a lifetime of making music. ...Exemplifies a survive and stay philosophy. ...Said dedication will provide October with career longevity" (7/10)