This review is written by Steve Hammer of the Indianapolis Newsweekly, NUVO: "So Much For Anything is the band's debut CD. And it's a really good CD, chock full of catchy riffs,thoughtful lyrics, and tasteful, competent playing. Plain Jane's lead singer, Craig Moore, has a soulful, strong voice with a wide range of emotional intonations. He can growl and he can howl. "Every Time I Turn Around" recalls a pleasant Hootie-like feel, while the song "Time for Change" sounds like a happier, more energetic version of Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam. "Away" is a slightly mournful yet anthemic song that has the same ambivalence that powered many of R.E.M.'s greatest hits. By the end of the song, Moore has you convinced about his skills, although the lyrics are often buried under a wall of sound. It could be the best song on the disc, although there are many contenders. When the band plays it soft, as in "How to Fall" and "Chosen," they're less successful. It's not totally their fault; but the world has enough mid-tempo acoustic ballads out there already. That's not where Plain Jane excels. They're are at their best when they're rocking out, making the guitars wail and crunch. When they're in the middle of such a song, they're in the company of great Hoosier musicians like John Mellencamp, who would no doubt approve of this album and band."

This review was written by Michael Allison of The Global muse.com: "I've heard a lot of modern rock bands that I could compare Plain Jane to, but none have the purity and songwriting quality that this band does. It's a rarity that music lacks originality in sound, boast such great power in other elements in it's style. Plain Jane has a flavor that can truly be considered it's own, but you have to listen to the music and the lyrics for that beauty. There is a singer/songwriter feel to this music that opens up a new selection of imagery. This is something that I am finding more and more in great music and it is a much appreciated addition. Plain Jane gives your all of this wrapped in a nice little modern pop/rock package."

This review is from indie-music.com, by Maureen Keller: "By the middle of the CD, with tracks “Away” and “How to Fall,” I was convinced of their style. It’s nothing extravagant, but the guitar and percussion are amazing and sophisticated. I felt like I could listen to “How to Fall” over and over. “Someday” was a pleasant surprise with its almost Rusted Root-like melodies. These guys know what they’re doing and they showcase their talent with well-blended songs. For example, in “Time for Change,” there is a pretty constant sound throughout and then comes an impressive guitar bridge that shows off their talent on the strings."

This review was written by Joseph Filipak of ChicagoGigs.com "Pop music - that sweet melody-based tootsie roll for your soul, that comes in a rainbow of flavors and can give you a better rush than any drug - has always been my favorite music in this or any other world. So what does all this hoopla have to do with Plain Jane? Well, as it turns out, Plain Jane plays one of my favorite flavors of pop. It's that blend of acoustic electric-pop that, over all, has an Americana sound and feel to it. Track 2 from first listen, made think of John Cougar’s "Pink Houses". But don’t get me wrong, Plain Jane is not a group of Mellencamp wannbees and one listen to "Supernatural" will convince you of that. This song will have you thinking mosh pit, not Mellencamp. But with that said, I don’t want anyone thinking that this CD is all over the place. So Much For Anything is a CD of very (and I mean very) well-crafted songs that run together seamlessly. Craig Moore, the lead singer (also rhythm guitar player), has a voice that seems to rap itself around the words as he tells his story, song after song. Plain Jane has been able to bring together the singer/songwriter style and put a rock edge to it. By doing this they have opened two doors, and by doing that, it has freed them up to do songs like "Supernatural" and the closing song "Chosen". The latter of which made me feel like I just walked into a coffeehouse on open mike night. My fav though is "How To Fall" a mid-tempo ballad that could be a hit. Originally from Indiana, Plain Jane has moved up here to Chicago to, as they put it, "..provide more opportunities for their debut album". Well I hope it pays off for them and I hope that they will be playing the clubs around town because I, for one, would like to see them. So Much For Anything is one CD that you should hear, and one that I know will be in my CD changer for a while."