AllMusic's Cub Koda gave it two out of five stars and recommended the album to Vaughan fans. He said it showcased the guitarist's signature sound, "albeit still in need of some polishing", while highlighting the songs "In the Open" and "Tin Pan Alley".
AllMusic critic Cub Koda gave a two-star rating to the album and recommended it for Vaughan fans. He noted that the album presented the guitarist's signature sound, which was still in need of refinement, while highlighting the songs "In the Open" and "Tin Pan Alley".