[3] Produced by Sam Charters, the majority of the album was recorded in Stockholm in 1977 and was remixed for its 1991 release to highlight Rush's vocals and guitar and Lucky Peterson's keyboard additions.

[4][5][6] Rush was allegedly displeased with the changes made by Alligator Records, and blues periodicals condemned the remixing.

"[5] The North County Times labeled it "one of the finest examples of electric Chicago blues ever recorded.

[14] The Commercial Appeal wrote that "every guitar solo contains flashy phrases, sizzling lines and clever licks.

"[12] The Grove Press Guide to the Blues on CD noted the vocals of "almost paralyzing pain, tension, and bereavement.