[6][7] It was recorded by band members Dan Stuart and Chuck Prophet, backed by studio and guest musicians.

[8] Spooner Oldham played organ on the album; Bernie Leadon contributed on guitar.

[9] The Vancouver Sun stated that "Dan Stuart has taken it upon himself to be the chronicler of the Great American Nightmare—the white trash world of the underclass.

"[9] Trouser Press wrote that Green on Red "keep messing around in old Stones turf, but the resonant Memphis mood that made sense of the previous LP is in short supply here.

"[13] The Austin American-Statesman opined that "the sound is reminiscent of classic-era Rolling Stones.