[6][7] The album was produced by Noah Georgeson, with minor input from Isaac Brock.

[8] NPR wrote that "though the production is cleaner and fuller sounding than on his earlier records, [Jennings] maintains the level of intimacy and insight that his fans have come to expect.

"[9] American Songwriter called Boneclouds "the most dynamic and richly textured album of Jennings’ career.

"[10] Billboard wrote that "there's a fine line between being genuine and being cheesy, and Boneclouds wrestles with this throughout.

"[11] PopMatters called Jennings "an extraordinary player who dazzles through the charm and eloquence of his fret work.