Their blend of dense, jangley rhythm guitar, lead guitar heroics, and driving, backbone rhythms, conjures memories of what was and is truly gorgeous and fascinating about an honest-to-god indie-pop, -rock band. On "Did You Call?" the band is able to balance high-gear pop guitar work with cushiony pop melodies. Throughout the album, guitarists Chris Wujek and John Krebs share vocal duties, and deserve a pat on the back for their boyish, tight fit harmonies. The strength of the band's pop hooks are equally pronounced on "Believe" and "Intro In D," but the lead guitarist, who is able to push a pop sound that might otherwise grow a bit predictable to the edge with high-octane soloing, is not to be overlooked. "Birdhouse" is a real change of pace for the band, as they trade in their fuzz-fueled epics for the rubbery bend of slide guitar, and tambourine flourishes of classic rock. This is not conventional classic rock though; imagine the Toadies covering The Black Crowes and you’ve got the picture. "Livin It Like No Tomorrow" is a light-hearted, cushiony acoustic number that adds an irresistible mid-90s college rock bent to the mix. There are five other songs, which I won't address for the sake of brevity, but not one of them is any less noteworthy than the ones of already mentioned(especially "Just Outside Of Five"). In an age where young bands are heaping all their eggs into a hand-me-down basket, Jettison Red have chosen one that is tightly woven with a strong base. So for those with a musical palate that leans toward classic, sugary-sweet flavors, Clear As Day cooks up one damned fine omelet. - Tim Anderl - Bettawrckonize.com

Clear as day starts off strong with "Did You Call?", a melodic emo rocker with nods to Sugar and the Replacements. The next song, "Believe", is even better. It's faster and catchier, leaning more towards poppy punk. The next song "Intro in D", further establishes the Bob Mould-isms, but something goes slightly awry on the next track, "Bridhouse". It's not a bad song, but the track seems out of place, opening with a Stevie Ray Vaughn-style slide guitar riff. Just as listeners start to get used to the new direction, it's back to emo for three more tracks. Then "She's A keeper" takes it back to some funky rock completely out of place on this album. All in all, Clear As Day is a decent poppy rock record, delivering hooks and passion, but lacking focus. - Zach Needles - Rockpile

Emo rockers Jettison Red have managed to lay down some great indie rock on Clear as Day, their debut album. They have an uncanny knack for strong hooks and tight playing, something that most bands take several albums to develop. But between the J. Mascis-influenced guitar work and the R.E.M.-esque hooks, the band has obviously done its alt rock homework. "Did You Call" is a fantastic slab of emotive rock; guitarists Chris Wujek and John Krebs bleed sorrowful notes over a solid backbeat courtesy of drummer Nicky Wawrzyniak and bassist Carl Yute. "Intro in D" is a beautiful chunk of power pop that could have easily fit onto a Teenage Fanclub album, while "Livin' It Like No Tomorrow" coasts on a swaying guitar part and the catchy vocals of Wujek and Krebs. Few modern bands make indie rock this catchy, powerful, and interesting, but Jettison Red has really mastered their own sound. Even "Jezebel," which starts off with an uninspired jam guitar part, turns into a good song because of the great hooks and memorable lyrics. Some may have issues with the blatant poppiness of the music, but that sort of indie rock snobbery shouldn't stop Jettison Red from releasing great albums. This is a wonderful debut from a very promising band. Anyone interested in poppy indie rock should give this a listen. ~ Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide

Like the old saying goes, keep it simple, stupid. Not to suggest a lack of songwriting spark from Detroit’s Jettison Red; on the contrary, the band presents an elementary formula of tried-and-true power pop style on “Clear as Day.” Catchy hooks and an unbridled liveliness line songs like “Believe,” while the title tracks lunges a punk-inspired tempo to the forefront. “Livin’ It like No Tomorrow” tones things down in an acoustic setting, while the jazzy “Jezebel” sits someplace between a smoky jazz bar and a, well, smoky rock club. The Chris Wujek/John Krebs guitar/vocal combo is an effective one on both aspects, dispensing dreamy harmonies while feeding off one another’s guitar styles. Jettison Red is truly on to something here. Now it’s just a matter of the rest of the country to find out what they’re missing. - Omar Perez, Altar Native

At home with Detroit’s Static Records label, local boys (and girl) Jettison Red serve as proof that big budgets and big marketing aren’t necessary to make a good pop record. Clear as Day is a collection of amplified compositions alternating between the pop and the rock. The album kicks off in full pop force with the head-bopping blast of “Did You Call?” Without abandoning any of its cheery atmosphere, the song weighs in with enough edge for rock or, certainly, “rawk” radio. “Birdhouse” continues the pop-rock relationship, with a combination of sun and guitar fit for any bar or club. In between the band’s indie-pop tendencies and obvious rock nature, the songs tread through suggestions of funk (“Jezebel”) and skate punk (“Clear as Day”), along with a little ballad-eering (“Livin’ it Like no Tomorrow”), but the CD maintains a cohesive thread of comfortably fun listening. Though hints of Jettison Red’s youth are occasionally evident, overall Clear rivals anything in its arena. Reason to Buy: A good rock-out never hurts. Best Listening Experience: “Birdhouse” - Natalie Haddad, Real Detroit