[14] The Ottawa Citizen called Lil' Ed the "spiritual descendent of houserocking giant Hound Dog Taylor.

"[18] The Toronto Star noted that Lil' Ed's "voice is more tough and gruff than tender, with fat hints of Taj Mahal.

"[19] The Associated Press determined that Lil' Ed "doesn't so much play slide guitar as wrench the life out of it.

"[20] AllMusic advised: "Listen to 'The Creeper' to get an idea of the savage fury that he can channel through his slide guitar work.

"[10] The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings wrote that the album "fizzes with presence and immediacy.