MaximumRockN'Roll #200 January 2000
This split pairs two back-to-basics HC bands. JOHN Q. PUBLIC is the more engaging of the two, with their manic guitars and a singer with a real good punk rock howl. They definitely have the fire necessary to do this music. The BROWNS' side is alright-the first song being a strong, simple number, with decent hooks, but they really should've thought twice about including the limp MISFITS cover. (BG)

Shredding Paper #4
John Q. Public-"The Neverending Why" CD 10/27:13
A melodic punk band, with plenty of hooks to fill your ears and strong full-out playing. Somewhat like the late lamented Lifetime, and also equal parts Jawbreaker. On a few of the more melodic cuts, where the singer's voice gets good and deep, the latter comparison is particularly apt. Then when the hardcore screaming starts, and the songs rip in both speed and volume, you get the Lifetime sound. Their debut full-length, and it's a strong one. Steve