[5] It was recorded after Kane's divorce from her husband, Thomas Yearsley, of the Paladins, and saw her take a more independent approach.

[15] The Globe and Mail noted that Kane, on "Highway of Tears", "can be subtle as well, shading into jazz territory on an especially attractive song.

"[7] The Boston Globe wrote, "More Dolly Parton than Patsy Cline, she again takes on Western swing and jump blues with a vengeance, making 'Let's Commit Adultery' a throaty challenge and turning '(Hey Mister!)

"[17] The Kansas City Star stated that the album "showcases her dexterous voice, which can be volcanic, like Big Mama Thorton's, or twangy and clean, like Patsy Cline's.

"[18] The Columbus Dispatch praised the "gender-bending, racy songs [that] put her in range of the Lil Johnsons and Alberta Hunters".