'It's been roughly two years since The Outfit last put out an album. During that time, the band's current members - singer/guitarist Eric Johnston, bassist Mike King, drummer RJ Powers and lead guitarist Mikael Kilates - have been developing their sound, going from it's earlier, highly promising indie pop to something grittier, more focused and powerful; the results can be heard on the act's new EP, Tough Kids.' - Tom Murphy, Westword 'The new EP is five solid tracks that sounds reminiscent to what The Strokes were doing years ago, but with a solid mix of Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J. Mascis distorted melodic chops, with classic rock influence a la Lynyrd Skynyrd and a little Kings Of Leon as well.' - Tobias Krause, The Metropolitan.