Down Beat (4/95, p.50) - 4.5 Stars - Very Good Plus - "...Earl indulges in some sparkling, grinding, stomping and bruising, but more often takes the quiet, subtle route in sketching out these tunes that testify to his multifaceted guitar-playing talent..."
Option (3-4/95, p.100) - "...Ronnie Earl has put together another crack band to back him up on this album of instrumentals, and the results are often top-notch....Earl isn't a dazzling virtuoso or a pure feel player--his talents lie between technique and vibe, and with the right tune and arrangement he makes some dazzling music..."
Musician (5/95, p.92) - "...No longer relying on vocalists, the guitarist has staked out a sort of `Magic Sam Meets Blue Note' (or `Grant Green with a Strat') territory all his own...his simple, direct approach is not unlike Albert King's: Find a few effective licks and twist them to fit the surroundings...his most winning combination yet..."