Most of the songs on The Young Rascals were covers of songs written or originally performed by other artists, with only "Do You Feel It" authored by the band.

However, "Good Lovin'", "Mustang Sally" and "In the Midnight Hour" would all become signature songs for the Rascals, with "Good Lovin'" b/w "Mustang Sally" becoming their first No.

The album also contained their charting debut single from late 1965, "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore".

In his review for AllMusic, music critic Bruce Eder praised the album and called it a "rare example of a genuinely great album that got heard and played, and sold and sold.

"[1] The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.