Cash Box said that "the lilting rhythmic push and tropical melodic line...recalls Police-like efforts, but Branford Marsalis’ soprano sax coloring and the overall blending of instruments make this another appealing Sting solo success."
Cash Box notes that "the lilting rhythmic push and tropical melodic line...echoes Police-like efforts," however, the addition of Branford Marsalis' saxophone and the combined sound of instruments make this another successful solo venture by Sting.