[7] Rather than relying on just his acoustic guitar, Havens employed electronic drums, horns, choirs, and synthesizers.

[8][9] The album includes covers of songs written by Paul McCartney, John Martyn, and Vince Willis, among others.

[10] The Washington Post wrote that "the songs, while hardly exceptional, are certainly tuneful, and Havens delivers them with typical feeling and conviction.

"[8] The Sun Sentinel wrote: "Opening with an up-tempo ska number, Haven's rich, throaty vocal line reaches out of the tight studio mix to grab your attention.

"[16] The Ottawa Citizen thought that "it is ... disconcerting to hear the slick uptown grooves on the opening track, 'Drivin''.