“In “Cold in California,” Max Maryott opts for clarity over excess, letting a crisp, clean-lined melody carry the emotional weight. There’s a refreshing coolness running through the track, a breezy optimism that feels unforced yet quietly contagious. The vocals slot in effortlessly, their youthful tone and easy vitality adding bright, sunlit textures that elevate the song’s understated charm. Meanwhile, the rhythm sways with a loose, unburdened confidence, inviting a kind of casual movement that feels less performative and more instinctive—small, unexpected flashes of happiness embedded in its flow.”

-Nagamag.com