The Bats reviewed by Pitchfork:

"Despite introducing a few upgrades over the years-- actual sound engineering, a greater vocal role for guitarist Kaye Woodard, and the occasional harp-- the band hasn't tinkered with its signature chiming guitars and surging straight-ahead rhythms. But why fix a formula that works? From melodic, bobbing lead "Countersign" to bucolic closer "The Orchard", [The Guilty] Office is a comfortable, comforting listen, wonderful in its very familiarity." (Amy Granzen) 7.5