[11] Corey Harris, Sonny Landreth, and Derek Trucks were among the slide guitarists who contributed to the album.

[12][13] The Philadelphia Inquirer noted that the "spare arrangements show that Wells is still a sly, crafty player.

'"[15] The Buffalo News concluded that "no one is overshadowing Wells' soulful harp, or his bluesy voice, surprisingly intact at 62 after a career spent in smoky clubs.

"[18] The Rocky Mountain News determined that "the bluesman still sounds warm and supple, or edgy and anguished, as the mood requires.

"[19] AllMusic called the album "a virtual slide-guitar mini-fest and a demonstration of the timeless appeal of classic blues done well.