Joe Viglione of Allmusic rated the album 4½ stars out of 5, praising Wilson's production, Grisham's questioning vocals, and the clever nuances of Kuehn's keyboards: "Rather than merely copying, T.S.O.L. are exploring.
Music critic Joe Viglione of Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars out of 5, praising Wilson's production, Grisham's unique vocals, and Kuehn's intricate keyboard work: "Instead of merely reproducing, T.S.O.L. are probing.