[2][3] It was Nile's first album in 10 years, as legal and personal issues prevented him from putting out music.

[5] The album was produced by Tom "T-Bone" Wolk and Stewart Lerman; Nile chose them after Rick Chertoff became unavailable.

[10] The Austin American-Statesman wrote that "the nasal vocals, chiming guitars and anthemic scope of the material offer a hint of Tom Petty, a little Bruce Springsteen and a whole lot of Byrds.

"[12] The Atlanta Journal-Constitution opined that "Nile's lyrics, as they were on his first two records, are still his strong suit.

"[14] The Vancouver Sun called it "pretty nifty ... adult rock and roll.