Down Beat (p.63) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[H]er vocal combination of old-school r&b, gospel, soul, and blues is rich on emotional details."
Dirty Linen (p.45) - "The power of Ruthie Foster's voice carries the music....This recording is further enhanced with Foster's liberal use of the piano..."
Living Blues (p.43) - "Messages of survival run through the repertoire, driven home by the sincerity and cool passion of Foster's extraordinary vocal delivery."
Personnel include: Ruthie Foster (guitar); Gurf Morlix (lap steel guitar); Dale Spalding (harmonica); Anthony Farrell (Hammond b-3 organ); Glenn Fukunaga (bass instrument); George Sluppick (drums); Mike Dillon (congas); Ned Stewart (unknown instrument); Malcolm 'Papa Mali' Welbourne (background vocals); Tosca String Quartet.