Rolling Stone - 4 stars out of 5 -- "If many of Bridgers' songs still present as skeletal emo-folk, her melodies feel more studied and rooted in her world of classic melodic and literary influences, from Joan Didion and Jackson Browne to John Prine and Joni."

Spin - "Although hyper-specific to its creator, PUNISHER also doubles as the folk-fueled battle cry of a generation still trying to find meaning in the mess."

Uncut - "[H]er musings on sex and death flow organically but with a rare power and playfulness."

NME (Magazine) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "Bridgers' voice is as clear as ever, and sonically, she expands from the foundations set down by her breakthrough 2018 debut album STRANGER IN THE ALPS."

Clash (Magazine) - "[A]n immense album tackling the ugly and absurd sides to life with beauty, humour and self-awareness. It's a unique reporting style and a key statement."