The performance featured his son, Roy Lowe, on drums and three other songs: "Trombone", "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding", and "I Read a Lot.

Angie Martoccio began the article with, "Nick Lowe has dropped a new song, 'Lay It on Me Baby,' off his upcoming EP, Lay It on Me, out June 5th via Yep Roc Records.

Grant Britt ended his article with, "Crooner Lowe can still rock and roll, perhaps a little grayer, but still shakin', rattlin', and rollin' when the spirit moves him.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine began his review with, "Now that Nick Lowe has reached his third EP of new material recorded with Los Straitjackets, it only stands to reason that the musicians have found the same groove in the studio as they do on-stage.

Bauer began his review with, "In typical Nick Lowe fashion, the upbeat love song that's the title track of his latest EP, 'Lay It On Me,' is immediately followed by a note of caution: 'Don't Be Nice to Me.