"Like Ron Sexsmith, Embry manages to sound hopeful even when he's singing about heartache. Squander is a record full of brilliant observations about what it's like to go to sleep a child, only to wake up an adult. Like the best art, it makes you sad, it makes you laugh, and best of all it makes you take stock of your own life. Songwriting this good should not be ignored. And Embry has recruited some incredible musicians to sweeten some of the sadness. Try "Rubberband", "Mommy" or "Kitchen Beautician". Listen twice before making final judgment. Like Sexsmith, Embry's tunes go down so smooth the first time, you may not realize just how potent the cocktail is."

- Sam Van Hallgren, 88nine Radio Milwaukee