From KEXP.org. May 2009

This Durham, NC band follows up their promising initial EP with an even better debut album, injecting the EP’s anthemic, post-hardcore sound reminiscent of Fugazi and Mission of Burma with a healthy dose of blue-collar Springsteen rock, a natural fit for the band’s class-conscious idealism, expressed in catchy songs with bristling guitar hooks and shouted gang choruses.

From RCRD LBL. August 2009

Durham, North Carolina’s Red Collar were clearly vigilant about recruiting members that shared favorite bands–their DNA rests on like three major touchstones (Hüsker Dü, Hot Water Music, Leatherface), all worthy of emulation. Basically, they’re like a good version of The Gaslight Anthem, which is to say they have some balls.