[4] David Montero of the Orange County Register said, "Bailey has crafted an album that will appeal to his old fans from his days with Maurice White and company, and he may attract some new ones with songs that stand above much of what is played on urban contemporary radio.

But Bailey manages to avoid the cliches and has made an album that is as enjoyable to listen to as some of his early stuff from his Earth, Wind and Fire days.

'"[3] Michael Eric Dyson of Rolling Stone stated, "In the hands of a lesser talent, some of these songs might barely seep through the cracks, less than memorable fare conjured up to please a legend.

"[10] With a 3 out of 4 stars rating, Derek Ali of the Dayton Daily News wrote, "There's "something" for just about every musical taste among the 12-tracks, while a unity in sound is maintained throughout the album."

"[5] Carol Cooper of Newsday wrote, "Philip Bailey takes another step forward for neo-traditionalism in black music, with the sensitive gentleman-crooner triumphantly ascendant.