Following the bungled American release of
Twice Removed, it seemed unlikely that
Sloan would survive, let alone record an album as wonderful as
One Chord to Another. On the group's previous album,
Sloan had refashioned itself as a power pop band, often with terrific results, but on
One Chord to Another the songwriting blossoms. Filled with catchy, jangling riffs and memorable melodies, the record is a tour de force of hooks and harmonies, filled with exceptionally strong songs and forceful performances, which give the record a firm, rocking foundation. Few power pop records of the '90s are as infectious and memorable as
One Chord to Another. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine