The Dark Horses are made up of Charlie Owen, Joel Silbersher, Murray Patterson, Stephen Hadley and Gus Agars.

[1] Jane Rocca from Sydney Morning Herald said "Tex Perkins trades his signature growl for existential lusting" adding "[it] is dressed in a glorious 1970s reverb and packed with slowed-down riffs.

"[2] Everett True from The Guardian said "The album is fine, faultless in a way – languid, regretful and steeped in the lore of the open land, the sound of closing prison gates welcoming in the melancholy title track.

"[3] Spencer Scott from The Bragg said "Tunnel at the End of the Light opens with the sounds of an uneasy night in the outback, as a lonesome whistle takes centre stage, rolling through the hills.

"[4] Leading Edge music described the album as "gently bubbling sonics gurgling underneath spacious rhythms, sweetly simple repetitive guitars, lush backing harmonies and brooding bass lines.