[3] Its themes mainly explore Buju's then newfound faith in the Rastafari movement, with songs such as "Til I'm Laid to Rest", and "Untold Stories".

[4] Jo-Ann Greene of AllMusic said that the album "consolidated his move into social awareness and adopted a more mature, reflective tone that signaled Banton's arrival as an artist able to make major creative statements".

"[2] The track "Untold Stories" was later covered by Sinéad O'Connor on her 2005 reggae album Throw Down Your Arms.

[1] Robert Christgau stated that the record is "The most fully accomplished reggae album since the prime of Black Uhuru", praising "how he perfectly articulates empathy, vulnerability, and concern".

[12] In 2002 the album an expanded and remastered edition was released on Island/IDJMG/Universal Records, featuring the tracks "Sensemilia Persecution" and "Rampage".