The Van Delecki’s “Letters From The Desk Of Count S. Van Delecki”:
“4 1/2 stars..The Van Delecki's Letters From the Desk of S.Van Delecki isn't much of a departure from Jamie Hoover's band, the Spongetones -- lots of harmonies, pure pop melodies, and plenty of hooks. The album, for the most part, is more relaxed and has fewer blatant Mersey references with light acoustic, folky arrangements playing a bigger role. And while the Spongetones album that preceded this project moved into the same territory, this one is more effectively executed.”-AMG. The Van Delecki’s “4 stars..Long after their 1973 breakup, the Byrds continued to be a major influence on guitar pop and jangly guitar acts. One of the strongest Byrds-influenced groups to make their presence felt in the late 1990s was the Van Delecki's, whose sophomore effort of 1999, Ebum Shoobum Shoobum, often sounds like it could have been recorded in 1969. The North Carolina duo is right out of the Byrds' school of ultra-melodic, harmony-minded pop/rock. While pearls like "Desperation Is...," "Oleen," and "Nurse Ratched" aren't the least bit innovative, they're thoroughly engaging and make it clear that the Van Delecki's have mastered the two H's: hooks and harmonies. Indeed, anyone who has spent hours upon hours savoring the Byrds and their many disciples will find "Bag," "Falling to Grace," "I Love to Pretend," and other songs on this album impossible to resist. Ebum Shoobum Shoobum is a captivating, if derivative, disc that lovers of jangly guitar music shouldn't miss.”-AMG.

Jamie Hoover “Coupons, Questions and Comments”: from the Not Lame site:
“Spongetones leaders first solo album from 1990 and long out of print. Brought back into print by Jamie himself in a very limited pressing. It`s tough to pick out any cut that stands out from the others, cause over half of them are the kind of stuff that will make any self-respecting pop fan sit up and grin-Goldmine. "A very well recorded and produced selection of 13 tunes-pure pop for now people...some fine vocal harmonizing. The hooks are barbed and will stick to your ribs"-Sound Choice. "The 13 tracks on this Triapore Records release swell with solid pop ingredients, and hooks that were made for Summer nights. These are singles, as in seven inches with a big hole in the middle. They`re the kind of singles that when played on a jukebox, mesmerize you into following them with your eyes as they spin at 45 RPM. The trio of "Coupons", "Questions" and "Ve Box" are Big Star/dB`s/Records/Todd beauties, and "Duo-Not" leases the intro to Joe Jackson`s "Friday"before settling in to a pure pop groove. All the tracks shine brightly, and this kid can`t stop playing "Lie In Tlie Fire", a song that is too beautiful for words. Find this record and play it every day."-The Hard Report. A major find for fans of The Spongetones!”