Dirty Linen (p.88) - "Whether she's belting out Motown-esque soul, rockin' numbers, or seducing listeners with sultry ballads, Magness entertains. Powerful stuff."
Living Blues (p.60) - "[T]he heart of the affair remains Magness' deeply expressive voice and considerable vocal phrasing skills, which are displayed to great effect on this effort."
No Depression (p.121) - "[S]he simply sings heartbreak, hunger and humor -- sings 'em with equally great shops and feeling -- and lets that speak for itself."
Personnel include: Janiva Magness (vocals, rub-board); Jeff Turmes (guitar, saxophone, bass instrument); Colin Linden (guitar, background vocals); Richard Bell (piano, Hammond b-3 organ); John Whynot (Wurlitzer organ, tambourine); Stephen Taylor Hodges (drums).
Recording information: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California.