"Orson Welles would have loved this. Cinematic, ambitious in scope, and wearing a chilled elegance like the frost on a champagne glass, these twelve songs parade before the listener like esteemed guests at a grand hotel" — Mark Keating reviews Magnets in Intimate Places for Sound Views. "gravely irreverent tales of high-octane dramatic enigma" — Linus Gelber's article on MusicDish.com. "absolutely worth the wait" — Jon Berger reviews Magnets in Intimate Places for AntiMatters. "If there is one thing that sets Peter apart from his peers, it’s his gift for inventive storytelling. He is a primo storyteller... And as always Laura’s subtle keyboard wizardry offers the perfect backdrop and accompaniment for Peter’s up-front vocals and stage antics. Laura provides The Novellas with a musical balance (those perfectly laid-back melodies) which not only enhances, but also makes their performances so successful." — Uncle Mike, The Two River Times "The Novellas are simply one of the most talented bands I've ever seen, but they cannot be categorized in any musical style because they are so f*#king original!" — Barry Levine, KSCR Los Angeles