The Boston Globe thought that "Rose, who has one of the most copied vocal styles in reggae, acquits himself well with both love songs and social commentary." The Chicago Tribune called the album "a fetching swirl of old and new reggae styles charged with Rose's soulful crooning and topical lyrics."
The Boston Globe praised Rose for his versatile vocals, noting that he excels at both love songs and social commentary. The Chicago Tribune similarly lauded the album, calling it a blend of classic and contemporary reggae styles enhanced by Rose's soulful singing and thought-provoking lyrics.