“On their third album, Washington D.C.'s the Evens prove major changes aren't necessary when great songwriting, strong messages, and tight playing are the main ingredients in your recipe.”
“Ian MacKaye and Amy Farina's four-year-old son appears on the cover of their third album as the Evens, their first in six years. A powerful example of aging gracefully, The Odds is the product of scaling down operations rather than of giving up or throwing the fans a nostalgia trip.”