[8] The Ottawa Citizen noted that, "as with any mellow musician who turns up the volume, Fogelberg now claims he has been a closet rock and roller all along.

"[11] The Cincinnati Post wrote: "The title song recalls Springsteen, featuring an anguished, Michael Brecker tenor sax solo that's pure Clarence Clemons.

'What Your Doing' is solid soul, with Fogelberg doing his best Otis Redding, backed by a girl group and the Tower of Power horn section.

"[12] The Indianapolis News wrote that "Dan Fogelberg's "Exiles" (Full Moon-Epic) is an album-long look at the downside of love, and it's a strong record.

"The Washington Post called "Lonely in Love" "a soulless string of bromides with a twist of tenor sax supplied by designated-soulman Michael Brecker.