[6] The Windsor Star praised the "piledriving, blues-rock sound," writing that "the group has tightened up the loose ends of its earlier efforts for a strong record.

"[15] The Richmond Times-Dispatch called Ten Women "one of the best rock `n' roll albums of the year to date," writing that "Hunter is a passionate vocalist who avoids false sentimentality with his romantic lyrics.

"[16] Trouser Press noted that, "while the crystalline pop production and Hunter's sandy voice give the record a familiar patina, the slower-paced songs are pretty but routine.

"[14] The Omaha World-Herald concluded that the "lack of pretentiousness would doom a lesser band to the bland heap, but it makes Wire Train all the more accessible and enjoyable.

"[19] AllMusic wrote that "the magic of the band's original sound, a sort of Neil Young-meets-the-Paisley Underground gloss on early-'80s jangle pop, is largely missing here.