[10] Thom Jurek of AllMusic stated, "Fueled by almost constant string bending and almost lush chord voicings, his inherent lyricism reflects the songwriter's poignant resignation.

While the endeavor might initially appear slight, one listen will disavow that notion as he reveals an abundance of musical wisdom and sophistication in his approach to recording solo.

"[1] Allen Michie of The Arts Fuse commented, "A solo album offers artists an opportunity to spotlight their style and approach.

Scofield chooses wisely, selecting some unexpected tunes that show different facets of his personality and history.

"[4] Chris Pearson of The Times added, "He is as fiery as ever, plugged in and using loops to give himself a background groove on some of his gritty originals or putting a punkish spin on romantic ballads.