"This is some of the most blistering hardcore with chunks of Metal floating on top and a thick, fermented sheen of driving Death Metal musicianship I think I have ever heard in my life! Oh, and that’s just the first track I was talking about because I don’t, after years of writing, have enough musical definitions to describe this band’s music." Caveman Chronicles

"With no less than four major time signature changes per song, you’re quick to run out of good adjectives. All I can say is, any musician ready to experience absolute flawless mastery of their chosen instrument needs to purchase this album and study the hell out of it. I don’t care if you listen to Metal / Hardcore / Death Metal / Jazz / Fusion or whatever…you have to hear these guys! Each member, averaging in their early twenties, is a professor in their musical field of choice! I’m not fucking kidding here! These damn kids are phenoms, man! UraniumMusic.com

"I got to hear a sample of the tracks before i got the cd, and i really liked it. So needless to say, i was excited to get the cd.They have a real good sound to them. Heavy metal core vocal styles, and then mixed with a normal singing voice, almost like a Sevendust/Taproot sound, before the yelling starts. Musically, they are heavy, they have a rock, hardcore, metal core rolled up into one. When they go from their rock, softer sound to the heavy harder sound, it's like night and day, two different styles, but when put next to each other they sound great. Really adds to the songs. I'm a fan. Jens Metal Page

"Liecus prove an interesting proposition. The young quartet play blistering metalcore with occasional rock leanings. Some tracks have nu-metal influenced passages, which add more variety to an already fairly diverse sound. Heavy, sometimes melodic, always precise guitarwork drives the music, and creates a harsh exterior. This is accentuated by caustic screaming and guttural shouts, and juxtaposed by occasional singing. The drums are well performed and fit the music throughout its myriad different moods, while the bass is powerful and dynamic." Ultimate Metal

"First thought, before the vocals even begin, is Tool. Not surprising to see the drummer wearing A Perfect Circle shirt in the band photo. When the vocals start, they waver between growling and clean. As the CD continues to spin, traces of NYC hardcore along with elements of The Deftones and straight up heavy metal begin to emerge. Full of tempo changes, these songs certainly aren’t boring. An independent, DIY attitude surrounds the material as stylistic switches occur numerous times, within the same song. Knowing no boundaries, pretty much anything is game, yet Liecus has managed to carve a niche of their own." Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles

"“Hypocrite” is the latest release from Liecus. Budding their sound, they almost seem more hardcore than nu metal now. A good comparison would be the band Tool, if they were a hardcore band. An assortment of riffs are reminiscent of Machine Head as well. There are a variety of choice-cut riffs that are catchy, and a mixture of ones that are brutal and vicious. It’s quite a selection! The clean vocals are a little better on this disc compared to their last disc, “What Have They Come For?”. There is more vitality in them. And the screaming hardcore style continues where they left off, maybe even more brutal? The six tracks and twenty-seven minutes are made up of five new songs and a live track, “Unnecessary Breathing”. “The Weak Link” and “Absolute” were the most appealing to me. Liecus is heading in the right direction…not a bad disc." Metal Fanatix

"After losing vocalist, Ian Leary, who fronted the band for 10 years, Liecus had to search for a frontman that wouldn't hinder there recent progresses. What they found was a treasure to the band. After only a week they signed Josh Vandergrift and the band was back in the studio after just ten days of signing "Vandy". The product is one of the most brilliantly written CD's I've ever listened to. With guitar riffs that would make Zakk Wylde proud and lyrics that shine hope into the darkest of souls, Distinctive Design is an album for any person who appreciates metal. With the Rap/Metal sounds of Hypocrite gone and the beautiful melodies and aggressive growling choruses of the new Liecus, here, this band is a mainstay in metal for years to come. This CD is incredible, though all the songs are great, I recommend Misery, Pinworm or Drowning Confessions for anyone who wants a sample of the band. If there is any flaws to the album it is that there is only 6 songs. But those 6 songs make the best album coming from a non-national band all year, this band deserves a national label, Distinctive Design is the ultimate showing for that. " Metal militia