"[An] elegant example of contemporary minimalism… Owing much to the composer’s own ingenuity, A Separation Of Being was made by just one person and an acoustic sideman, and makes densely assembled music sound feather-light and, yes, joyful." – The Quietus

"A Separation Of Being is a giant step forward, both in concept and execution... Utilizing a refreshingly organic approach and a unique sense of inspiration and bravado, Crocker's latest release under the JOYFULTALK name is full of passion, intensity, and unbridled joy." – PopMatters

"A conceptually striking, enjoyable record... Each effect is precisely placed, each transition obsessively traced. As reverberations of DIY instruments join the synchronous whirl, Crocker makes subtle sound design adjustments, repositioning sources, altering dynamics and slicing across the textural cloud." – The Wire

"A Separation Of Being is a colourful, sophisticated, tripartite composition rooted in his unique brand of minimalism. The album’s incredibly striking artwork is based on Crocker’s own system for visualized composition, 'The Planetary Music System' – a mesmerizing visual score of circular staves with handwritten melodies and vibrant greens, teals, lilacs, and yellows. Upon listening, those circular, insistent melodies come to life through the three distinct yet intertwined movements... The pacing of this album is pristinely executed; every note is essential and happens exactly when it should." – Musicworks

"[JOYFULTALK's previous two albums] MUUIXX and Plurality Trip were both hazy, fractured assemblages of arrhythmic patterns coaxed out of self-built instruments, informed by Krautrock, dub, techno, and new age. A Separation of Being retains those influences, but is overall a much more ambitious, cohesive undertaking, and sounds significantly brighter and grander... It's uplifting, ebullient music for the mind to dance to, and an absolute pleasure to behold." – AllMusic

"There’s an appealingly alien quality to JOYFULTALK’s third album, a sound that drifts beyond familiar reference points… ”Pixelated Skin” is a mutant percussion piece with a playful gait and lush embellishment from guesting violinist Jesse Zubot." – UNCUT

"One of the year’s most interesting electronic experiments to date." – Vancouver Sun