[1] The album was recorded over a four-day period at the Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.

[5] Aggregator Album of the Year gave the release a 78 out of 100 based on a critical consensus of 5 reviews.

[2] Mark Deming of AllMusic said the album "is full of joy and purpose, and Phillips has married them to a great set of hooky tunes with a folk-rock slant.

He hasn't entirely abandoned the moody undertow that's always been a part of his music, but the unspoken message behind these songs is that this is not a time to brood, and Phillips has rarely sounded quite this lively and direct.

"[3] Chris Roberts from Classic Rock said: "Whether it’s sideways social comment blazing with guitars, or poignant self-reflection with undulating melodies, this showcases his soulful, vulnerable voice, which never fails to catch every colour in a song.