"Permanent Damage is a work of understated pop introspection and a modern classic of queer pop" - Record Collector (4*)
"Heartfelt lyrics, honey-soaked vocals and luxurious, spine-tingling alt-pop are the order of the day for Joesef, the stand-out Glaswegian singer-songwriter" - Rolling Stone
"You can't help but step away from Permanent Damage without feeling totally lovestruck" - The Line of Best Fit (9/10)