[6] The band chose to shift from a country-influenced sound to a more hard rock style, in part due to years of playing live.

"[17] The Los Angeles Times deemed the album "semi-heavy metal, arena-rock" and "an accomplished and eclectic transitional record.

"[16] The Orange County Register wrote that the band "left behind most of the rawhide melodies and close country harmony singing, not to mention the youthful edge, that made their earlier material so appealing.

"[18] The Houston Chronicle determined that "the band has gone overboard in shedding its rootsy style to emerge as more a mainstream rock entry into the radio/concert sweepstakes.

"[19] MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide noted the Kinmans' "odd but frequent penchant towards style-juggling career suicide.