[1] It includes a cover of James Brown's 1965 single "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", as well as Roger's biggest R&B and crossover hit (on the pop charts), "I Want to Be Your Man."

The Los Angeles Times called the album "a put-the-needle-anywhere LP that can only add to Troutman's still-growing reputation as a man with a solid plan for funk's future.

"[3] The Orlando Sentinel labeled it a "funky, jazzy, rocking album.

"[5] The St. Petersburg Times deemed "I Want to Be Your Man" "one of the best records of '87.

"[6] The Sydney Morning Herald judged "Been This Way Before" "a dance track beyond George Clinton, a place where no other artist has gone before.