[10] The Austin Chronicle wrote that "Diallo's vox isn't quite as distinct as that of Baaba Maal or Youssou N'Dour, but that permits Diallo ... to do something those West African international superstars can't: serve up potent harmony vocals as in the blistering, syncopated Latin rhythm of 'Amour'.

"[14] Robert Christgau opined that "somehow this Guinéean guitarist-vocalist parses the link between pan-African beatsmanship and world-music eternal return.

"[12] Newsday noted that "Diallo's lyrics articulate his bittersweet yearning for the tattered ties and scuffed dignity of his embattled homeland.

"[15] The Ottawa Citizen called the album "an energetic fusion of the traditional Manding and Foulah guitar rhythms with modern funk and jazz.

[17] AllMusic deemed Diallo "a master musician, playing guitar, bass, and percussion as he leads his razor-sharp ensemble through an exhilarating nine-song set.