“Songs like “Arrow” and “Above the Water” seek solace in the transformative powers of water, while “Wake and See” and “Earth to Son” cast a broader net, tackling global and personal challenges with lyrical grace.”  - - Distrupt Weekly

“Justen is more than a musician; he’s an explorer—a dreamer who finds comfort in the profound and the intricate. His songs serve as a reflection of his mind and emotional spectrum, confronting existential quandaries and emotions head-on” - - Popular Hustle

“His sonic repertoire is a microcosm of his vibrant internal ecosystem, where intricate invisible borders of emotion and thought crash and coalesce, birthing lyrics and melodies that are as personal as they are universal.”  - - Growth Illustrated

"Jared delves deeply into the metaphorical significance associated with water throughout this aquatic-themed extravaganza, tackling issues such as drowning, drought, purification, and growth" - - Vents Magazine