[4] Eaglin included covers of songs by Tommy Ridgley, Smiley Lewis, and Benny Spellman.

[13] The Chicago Tribune noted that the album's styles "are often only preserved now as museum pieces, but Eaglin brings them alive with all their original spirit and spunk.

"[6] The New York Times wrote that Out of Nowhere "is filled with his off-kilter, eccentric soloing and perfect New Orleans voice.

"[5] The St. Petersburg Times determined that Eaglin's "eclectic tastes match his offbeat guitar style, which incorporates grungy, bar-band riffing, staccato-studded solos and Wes Montgomery-inspired licks.

"[7] The Washington Post concluded that, "even when his cover versions fall short of the original recordings here, you can't help but be charmed by his exuberant personality, stylistic range and quirky guitar.