Tall Travis's music was described by the Vermont Cynic as "a cacophony of folk instrumentation and engaging lyrics... well executed and lyrically compelling." Fans of The Decemberists, The Head and the Heart, the Mountain Goats, and Trampled by Turtles will feel at home with Tall Travis's material. Their original songs run the gamut, from pensive tracks contemplating the nature of life and death to loud, defiant rejections of the world's negativity. The band’s recordings and live performances are characterized by strong harmonies and diverse instrumentation.