[4] Richman recorded the album in a casual manner, using whichever musicians could make the sessions and figuring out the sound based on the personnel.

"[9] The Gazette called the album another of Richman's "dippy little records, full of oddball observations, droll humor and adenoidal singing.

"[10] The Chicago Tribune stated that, "beneath his naive facade, Richman is a canny social observer who can cut to the heart of a gamut of emotions and yearnings.

"[18] The Houston Press opined: "Self-conscious perhaps, but never self-indulgent, his songs don't get mired in the vague soul purging that makes many singer-songwriters insufferable.

"[22] AllMusic wrote that "Richman sings with remarkable energy and honesty; even after dozens of records, his joyful spirit remains undimmed.