Down Beat (p.73) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[H]is deeply personal process of squeezing out taut, precise notes during many slow passages makes for riveting listening."
Dirty Linen (pp.40-41) - "[B]rilliant....HOPE RADIO displays the genius of Ronnie Earl. This release will make fans anxious to see him perform live."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.111) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[He] grinds out guitar-and-Hammond jazz-funk. In more contemplative mood, he spins out of the air anthems for the disadvantaged."
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters: Ronnie Earl (guitar); Dave Limina (piano, Hammond b-3 organ); Michael 'Mudcat' Ward (piano, upright bass); Jim Mouradian (bass instrument); Lorne Entress (drums).
Additional personnel: Nick Adams (guitar).