He cites glam rock artists like Marc Bolan and new-wave bands like The Cars as major influences in his music.

The band has cited such bands as Corrosion of Conformity, Black Flag, and Agnostic Front as influences.

He has cited bands from a number of genres as influences, including Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, and Devo.

The band has also cited contemporary bands such as Porcupine Tree and The Flower Kings as influences.

The duo cite bands such as Rage Against the Machine and Incubus as early influences.

They can cite obscure post-punk bands and avant-garde theater groups.

Ward has also said in interviews that his favorite band growing up was Journey, and he's also cited bands like Bad Company and Foreigner as influences.

Both citing bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Smiths as influences, they decided to form a band.

Gruber also cited newer bands like Disgorge and Devourment as a source of inspiration.

The music press praised the album, citing several current shoegaze-type bands (e.g., Curve, Catherine Wheel) who were influenced by the Comsats' sound.