[12] OffBeat wrote that Shannon's "solos are jazzy, stream-of-consciousness explorations that can quote a Latin figure one minute and head into lyrical George Benson territory the next...

"[7] USA Today said that "Shannon further expands the definition of blues by carving funk grooves, jazzy flourishes and even country ... into 11 originals stamped by his usual sassy lead guitar and crack rhythm section.

"[16] The Daily Herald determined that, "more a rich soul album bedded with horns that lead the songs rather than react to them, Spend Some Time with Me is utterly unique for its humor and structure.

"[5] The Star Tribune stated that "his gruff baritone stylishly tackles tear-stained blues, snappy funk and countrified ballads; his pointed guitar work ranges from funky-chicken chording to terse, fiery solos and fluid jazz passages.

"[9] The Washington Post opined that Shannon fashions "a clever blend of Snooks Eaglin's Louisiana blues and Bill Withers's soul-music monologues.