"On Iris of war Emma is assertively showcasing a new found maturity without losing the pop trademarks that made her previous effort so charming. The track is a big grower all glued together with a deep bass beat which works perfectly with the guitar playing. This coupled with a beautiful and southful vocal (a halfway house between Elizabeth Morris and Holly Ross) makes the track a perfect antidote for a world weary generation. The result is something rather powerful. 8/10" 
- Ian McGinty, Nottingham Live