WWW.INVISIBLEYOUTH.COM - It's about time the world was blessed with another release from Foundation, the solo side project of Ann Beretta frontman Robbie Huddleston. Much like the previous album, this new 7" demonstrates Huddleston's genius with stripped down folk rock that draws heavily from his punk roots. In fact, I personally like the more raw feel of Foundation over Ann Beretta's punk stylings. As an added treat, Allison Mosshart, formerly of Discount, makes an appearance on one song. I don't care if you have a turntable or not... you need this record.

PUNKNEWS.ORG - Foundation is the acoustic side-project of Rob Huddleston, a name you might recognize from the liner notes of every Ann Beretta record as the primary singer/songwriter. Huddleston's main band has been lagging as of late with original, unique material, instead seemingly recording Bitter Tongues over and over again, so this 7" is a nice release from that watered-down genre.

The three songs on this 7" are all exclusive to this release, unlike Foundation's first full-length on Fueled By Ramen. There's no re-working of Ann Beretta songs on here; instead, this material is the best Huddleston's put to tape in a number of years. The A-side, "Homecoming," is a fun, driving number with excellent use of drums for an acoustic song. B-side "Wave Of Destruction" is a somber number that sounds like it was recorded in one take, which adds to it's overall enjoyability. The harmonica usage isn't cheesy, either. But the real gem on this record is the other B-side, "No Smoke," which features vocals from Alison Mosshart, formerly of Discount, in one of her last recorded tracks before she decided to make her voice sound like shit and sing for The Kills.

The strong duet between Mosshart and Huddleston makes this 7" completely worth purchasing for this song alone. The other two tracks, while not as instantaneously memorable, are just as enjoyable. A worthwhile purchase.

RAZORCAKE MAGAZINE - I didn't know what, exactly to think of when Rob of Ann Beretta wrote some acoustic, folky songs and had Alison Mosshart (formerly of Discount now half of the Kills) sing on a track. I'll probably get my ass beat by my special lady friend, but I like it in a "I'll listen to it when I'm really sad and lonely" type of way. It's poignant and seems honest like a lot of modern porch punk - like Rumbleseat, pre-electric Against Me and the slower song section of This Bike is a Pipe Bomb. Alison sure can sing. That said, I know it's supposed to be folky, but even by comparison the Kingston Trio could be considered thrash next to this. It's almost too sleepy, too sedate. But it sure is pretty (Todd)

SHREDDING PAPER MAGAZINE - Rob Huddleston from Ann Beretta in a more (if not exclusively) acoustic-orientated project, with female vocals from Alison Mosshart of Discount fame on one track. Usually when punk folks go "unplugged" it can make for some admittedly scary (or at least mediocre) music. Fortunately this isn't just blowing in the (new) wind or former militant straightedgers showing their "sensitive" side. This is closer to melodic punk as transferred to the acoustic guitar, with an inevitable loss of ye olde power crunch perhaps, but neither lacking in intensity (especially on the Mosshart-voxed "No Smoke") nor melodic edge, The aforementioned "No Smoke" and the title track shine the most here, but this is worthwhile listening overall. David

SLUG AND LETTUCE - Foundation is the mostly acoustic project of frontman Robbie from Ann Beretta. This record has 2 songs with Robbie singing and one with Alison from Discount. This is a mellow record. Much more subdued than I've heard before. Almost sad in a country ballad kinda way. I've always really liked Robbie's music and his voice and that hasn't changed. And this also reminds me of just how amazing a voice Alison has.