[1] In addition to gaining a strong regional following,[2][3] the band has had success placing its music on TV shows both nationally and internationally.

It features special appearances by Elizabeth Hopkins of Delta Rae and BJ Barham of American Aquarium.

[9] The online music site The Vinyl District called Badlands "a powerful mix of swampy, country rock and soaring, indie sensibilities,"[6] while the regional publication Indy Week praised it as "one of the finest big-time rock records to come from the area in recent years.

The album is paired with a comic book of the same name written by Hage and featuring the eponymous Jack, "a skeleton figure dressed in classic cowboy garb.

[12] "Under Lonely Light keeps Jack the Radio’s folksy sensibilities, but layers in slick synth and guitar effects.