[1][4] David Day, in SA Great It's Our Music 1956-1986 (1987), observed, "[it's] an exciting performance record... [which] highlighted the virtuoso talent of guitarist [Ling] in the rich, crafted songs from the pen of [Bradford]".
[4] The Canberra Times' Andrew Ferrington felt the band attempted "to prick a political consciousness and, although the lyrics don't quite hit the mark, the music is fascinating – a cross between whatever new wave is and post holocaust sparse, spare, thin, instrument work.
[1][2][6] Andrew Mills (ex-Desperate Measures, Speedboat) replaced Cowsill on drums in early 1986 and the band released a cassette album, Cut It Live, later that year.
[1][8] Mike Gribble felt, "[her] enchanting vocal prowess... [on the album is] subtle yet its impact lies deep in clever lyrics and sophisticated and fresh arrangements.
"[10] At the 1993 South Australian Music Industry awards Habel won categories for most outstanding songwriter, female vocalist, performer and release.
[1] Australian musicologist Ian McFarlane observed, "[it] encompassed folk, blues and funk, all of which provided a good showcase for Habel's clear vocal style.
[2] Bradford and Williams reformed the Every Brothers in 1997 and released another album, Junk Factory (February 1998) via Round, which McFarlane described as "swinging pop songs".
[11] Steve Jones of dBMagazine.com.au caught her performance in March 2009 at the Spiegeltent, she was able to "excel beyond her usual high standard [as] the acoustics here are superb, and every breath and nuance of Habel's remarkably wide vocal range, not forgetting her band the Rain's fantastic backing, came through crystal clear as they, and we the audience enjoyed a brilliant mix" by the live sound engineer.