"Edgy emo pop is where Brandtson have found themselves with this Death & Taxes. Catchier than previous offerings, this could earn the Cleveland boys' fanbase a healthy dose of followers. The chunky, energetic notions purveyed in You Do The Science and On Three bind well with the heartfelt crooning of In The Pills. Upbeat and fresh, Ain't No Trip To Cleveland is a generous helping of charming guitar pop and only enforces the reasoning that you can't go wrong with this record." - Rock Sound UK

"Always fresh, inspiring and witty, Brandtson has released yet another crowd-pleaser with Death & Taxes that is sure to be permanently planted in CD players everywhere. Rock and roll and pop sensibilities all wound up and put into a happy, fervent knapsack and then delivered with passion and flare, this album contains some of Brandtson's best work to date. Another masterpiece of catchy, melodic perfection." - Action Attack Helicopter

"Brandtson's latest, Death & Taxes, slides in nicely into the ever progressing line of the band's discography. Jumping forward, this record sees an ever glossier pop-rock sound, and it's entirely unavoidable to one's listening pleasure. The solid, thorough production quality from Ed Rose adds great heft to Brandtson's lush melodies, and the swift backbone to these six tunes allows Death & Taxes to ebb and flow with grace and sincerity. Brandtson continue to stake out their claim on this world and it's a true shame that mainstream attention has eluded them thus far." - Pastepunk

"Death & Taxes from Brandtson contains songs that are some of the finest the band has ever written. Songs like You Do The Science are melodic with a mix between fast packed rhythms and indie rock harmonies. On Three is my favorite; it has rhythms that grow on you like a sickness and I just can't stop listening. The guitars are strong, the harmony is infectious and the melody is something amazing. If you need a dose of clever, passionate post-hardcore, get to know Brandtson." - Truepunk

"On Death & Taxes you'll find many of Brandtson's trademarks; the stop and go chords, their sense for melodies, the two-part vocals and the exposed catchyness. You'll also find some of their strongest material on Death & Taxes. The sound is compelling and more aggressive, and with this release, Brandtson establish themselves as one of the few substantial and relevant contemporary bands of the genre. Death & Taxes is highly recommended." - Enough

"I got Death & Taxes from Brandtson today and have not stopped listening since. It has taken me by total surprise and has captured me in its sound. It attracts your attention and pulls you inside a musical paradise full of powerful emotions, striking vocals with carefully penned lyrics, intoxicating melodies and a steady, silky smooth sound. Death & Taxes needs to be played and heard." - Corporate Punk

"Brandtson have impressed me by doing something great on Death & Taxes. I've never heard any other records, but this certainly convinces me that they're a powerful rock band. Everything that a rock band needs to have, they've got it; intelligent lyrics, a really pulsing, driving beat and some great guitar licks. What I like most about Death & Taxes are the vocals. The dual male vocal thing really works for this kind of crunchy pop. This is a lovely EP from a great band, and if they continue to look inward while songwriting, they'll be a force to contend with. As for now, consider Death & Taxes your final warning." - Mundane Sounds