From Splendid e-zine

The Knit Separates/Orange Cake Mix / Split / 3 Acre Floor (LP)

This handsomely packaged split 12" release pits the unjustly ignored Frisco Bay sensations The Knit Separates against internationally renowned popmeister Jim Rao (aka Orange Cake Mix) in a battle for the softer side of your heart. Side A drops the Separates waist-deep in a sea of wistful melodies, guitar fuzz and sunny harmonies. The urgent "Finding Out About Your Life" is drenched in squalling melancholy, while "Moonboys" is a scratchy sea-shanty serenade to no one in particular. On the flipside, Rao efficiently dispatches seven slices of distinctively shimmering oddball pop. 
He reaches deep into his bag of tricks to pull out gorgeous renditions of 
Big Staršs "Nightime" and Feltšs "Female Star". The instrumental opener, "The Glimpse", shows-off Raošs knack for penning sublimely orchestrated pop, while "Through Hazy Eyes"šs layered production and samba breaks suggest that Rao has a J-pop record or two lying around the house. Filled from beginning to end with glistening musical treats, this split release deserves a safe 
and happy home on your turntable. -- jj