Ned Raggett's review: "Whether listeners want to investigate further from here is up to them, but High Land, Hard Rain itself is a flat-out must-have."

Eric Chappe's review: "There's much to discover and enjoy on Aztec Camera's wonderful debut. Its rich pleasures will continue to unfold with each successive play."

David Fricke's review: "the debut album by Aztec Camera, is the kind of pop record you were afraid they didn't make anymore." 4 stars.