"C / S exhibits Slowride in an entirely different light. There's an X factor that I can't really put my finger on, but in a lot of ways, it reminds me of Jets To Brazil's Four Cornered Night. The mellow vocal melodies aren't unlike that of Blake Schwarzenbach. C / S doesn't hold back its punk roots, but at the overall rock tone gives the band a sound that makes all classifications unjust. Listening to Slowride isn't about figuring out what genre the band falls into. They've created an identity for themselves that doesn't overlap their peers. The guitar tone on this album is absolutely stunning...exactly how guitars were meant to sound. Coupled with a lavish bass tone, you'd have to be deaf not to appreciate the chemistry that's going on here. Not to leave anything out, the drums sound as crisp as you could ever want. I'm really impressed with the overall feel that producer Stuart Sikes was able to pull off. So where does this leave C / S? Somewhere filed under 'albums you should check out.' It's a satisfying listen from a band that leaves little to be desired." - Punk Rocks

"I guess third time really is the charm, as C / S is by far Slowride's best record yet. Building A Building was a great album that flowed from an alt-county sound to straight-up rock numbers; this time around they focus more (much more!) on the rock, but there is still much to Slowride's sound. Hook-laden, riff rockers the likes of stoner rock bands Mammoth Volume or Colour Haze, with heavy flashes of classic alt-rock: Husker Du, Screaming Trees, Dinosaur Jr., as well as current faves like ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead and even Weezer. A total of twelve tracks consistently smacking you with riff after riff. Go ahead guys, I can handle it. Slowride has matured into an amazing rock band." - Feast Of Hate And Fear

"Slowride play what you could call 'desert rock' on C / S, not unlike Queens of the Stone Age and Foo Fighter's heavier tracks: big, open drums, low-tuned guitars, organic amp tones with a late 70s guitar sound, some big-muff pedals and dirty bass, rocking chord progressions and vocals delivered by a guy who sounds stoned. It's heavy but it's not metal. It's the kind of music you'd blast while driving through the desert, looking at your sweet moustache in the rear view mirror while your hair flips around in the wind. It is the music of denim, diesel and miles of cactus trees. For the most part, the songs remain straight-forward and upbeat. They are dark, but there are strong pop sensibilities throughout. The band is smart by injecting their pummeling, minor-chord riffage with big, hooky choruses and not making the songs too long. It seems their earlier days of playing punk rock have taught them well in that department. C / S is just good hard rock and Slowride does it quite competently." - 30music

"C / S, Slowride's third full-length means 'don't mess with this,' an original title that fits a compelling sound. They expertly fuse a handful of genres to form an absorbing listen. Part garage rock, part 90's grunge and a definite underground grittiness create a disc that is tuneful, mellow and heavy all at the same time. Take The Stone Roses, Screaming Trees, Jawbreaker, Seaweed and a hint of Weezer and you get the gist of Slowride. C / S will throw a change-up into your music rotation and soon the distorted riffs and catchy hooks are stuck in your head. The album takes you on a ride through various tempos and each song offers a memorable, left-of-center sound. Producer Stuart Sikes gives a deep low-end feel to the album, thus keeping Slowride distinct. It's Good To Be Back and Slowly are definite highlights that stood out for me. It's hard to pin Slowride down, so just sit back and have a listen...you'll enjoy the ride." - Punk United

"Whatever horrific event will set off the apocalypse, Slowride crosses its fingers and eggs it on with its third full-length, C / S, an album written with the express intent of invoking the end of days. C / S picks up where Building a Building left off, flaunting decidedly quick, hook-laced pop-punk numbers. Dan Phillips seemingly hooks into the Valium drip as his vocals ooze throughout while sharply contrasting his frantic riffing and Steve Visneu's breakneck drumming. Slowride plays this conflicting vocal-to-instrument pairing to create deceptively catchy tracks. There's nothing overly fancy about Slowride's sound, but the less-is-more thing works for the trio. The band exudes confidence in every raucous riff, drumbeat and deadpan delivery. Slowride has continually been up on the down side, immersing itself in its heavy on the low-end sound. So sink in and soak it up." - Aversion

"Dallas' own Slowride returns with a vengeance on their third full-length C / S. Equal parts Foo Fighters, Screaming Trees and Helmet, Slowride cranks out loud, grungy guitars and a pounding rhythm section. It all provides a furious foundation for Dan Phillips' methodical vocals, all under the watchful eye of Stuart Sikes." - Impact Press

"Slowride puts slick, controlled guitar feedback at the front of their sound on C / S; a tightly executed interplay of hooks and refrains. It's refreshing to hear a stripped-down band with a heavy delivery that actually understands basic pop song structure enough put out an album not entirely fueled by rage or frat boy rock posing. RH is my favorite song on this joint; the rhythm is balls-out catchy and it builds nicely from beginning to end. The production on C / S is excellent. I'll throw it on the player when I need loud, smart noise to get my ass out of the apartment and go hit on some vapid chicks at the local hipster bar." - Verbicide

"C / S from Dallas three-piece Slowride is a visceral, challenging listen, yet give it time to grapple its way into your subconscious and you'll be opening yourself up to a monumental slice of apocalyptical punk rock intelligence. C / S is an intense recording. Heavy on the low-end and spilling untidily from the camps of garage rock and bare-boned grunge, its mixture of hooks, melody and feedback is an intoxicating listen that shares similarities with peers as diverse and polar as Criteria, The Walkmen and Nirvana. From beginning to end C / S rarely falters in its flagrant intent of melding crunching riffage to the most featherlight of pop-scorched melodies. It's a loud, high-brow and soulful hybrid of punk rock values and pop sensibilities and will rightfully position Slowride as one of America's most delicious punk-rock outfits." - The Downloader

"Slowride take a lot from bands like Jawbreaker and Doughboys and really update the sound to be relevant and refreshing. C / S is the band's third record and while they don't really change all that much, you notice a refinement in their sound. These guys like to pack a punch in their music and this album is no exception." - Music Emissions

"Slowride pump C / S full of smoky, stinking diesel fuel, and it doesn't hurt that the diesel engine is manned by producer Stuart Sikes. Truly, Slowride has never sounded better. Sikes' polish makes these guys sound like hairy, bloody brutes, and the absence of needless overdubs proves how impressive these guys are at whipping up some clatter. Dan Phillips tears songs like Morals And Dogma every which way and pulls off mighty nice sing-along choruses. Phillips and Co. do their damnedest to add a unique coat of paint to their inspirations this time, giving the nostalgic and snobs alike something to clench their fists to." - Dallas Observer

"Don't be fooled by the acoustic strumming that opens C / S, Slowride's latest effort. This is a bona fide rock album from start to finish. Whereas their two previous full-lengths had everything from rock to alt-country, they pull out all the stops on this one with the help of producer Stuart Sikes. There's a lot of Jawbreaker, Foo Fighters and even Dinosaur Jr. on here: three extremely fine bands to look up to. Even though it's pretty loud, these guys haven't forgotten an avalanche of memorable hooks. And though vocalist Dan Phillips doesn't scream like Dave Grohl, his underplayed vocals lend the songs some extra cachet, resulting in what will probably be one of the better alt-rock meets punk records I've heard." - Punk Rock Theory

"The title means 'con safos' or 'don't mess with this' and that's precisely the ethos that criminalizes the album. Producer Stuart Sikes (Jets to Brazil, The Walkmen, White Stripes) perfectly tweaked the guitar and bass alongside the thundering percussion. And it's that super-thick distortion where they do their most damage. The vocals are incredible and are even more mature (I didn't think that was possible) than their previous effort "Building a Building" ‹ a popular mainstay on my own iPod. Garage rock with punk's ferocity and stoner rock's thump complement the dynamic vocals and the superb songwriting. Queens of the Stone Age wish they could craft songs this good. I think I found another album to throw on my iPod!" - Smother

"Powerful melodic hard rock, Slowride has a thick, solid sound and the band writes catchy hard rockers on C / S. They are already popular among hipster reviewers and underground fans, and with a bit of luck, C / S could push them into the mainstream. While the songs are intelligent and loud, the band's music retains decidedly accessible elements. Treading the fine line between pop and hard rock, these fellows are doing everything right. C / S was produced by Stuart Sikes, who did an exceptional job of capturing Slowride's sound. Cool rockers include A New Day Is Upon Us, Slowly, Rust Killer and Elouisa. Great hard rock for thinking listeners." - Babysue