Secret Life is officially Portable's debut album, although it contains five songs from the self-titled EP released a few months before. In any case, it's a competent take on post-grunge guitar rock -- a bit over-emotive at times but with well-constructed songs and melodies. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
James Murray (Assistant Engineer), Gus Ciceri (Mandolin), Chance (Vocals), Jeff Menke (Vocals), Chance (Guitar), Brian Levy (Drums), Scott Francisco (Assistant Engineer), Brian Levy (Vocals), Mitch Rellas (Engineer), Roger Dodger (Vocals), Matt Wallace (Producer), Mike Terry (Assistant Engineer), Sean Roberts (A&R), Alan Yoshida (Mastering), Gus Ciceri (Vocals), Jeff Menke (Bass), Roger Dodger (Vocals (Background)), Mike Landolt (Engineer), Gus Ciceri (Guitar), Brian Levy (Drums (Snare)), Matt Wallace (Mixing), Terri Nunn (Vocals)
