"A cornerstone of grunge, carrying with it all the influences of the 70s—psychedelia and hard rock—along with that distinctive self-awareness that defined an entire generation." (Fercandio46, S, )
"The album that brought us Eddie Vedder's instantly recognisable (and much imitated) vocal style, consolidating grunge as a successful art form and paving the way for later alt rock, but it is littered with influences from classic artists such as Hendrix." (bartyMJ, A, )