Craig Seymour from Entertainment Weekly noted that the album "uses fluid '80s grooves for tales of straying lovers, reformed commitment-phobes, and incarcerated romantics. With his tenderly earnest young-Stevie Wonder-like delivery and consistently sharp lyrics, Jones hits the right notes."
Craig Seymour from Entertainment Weekly commented that the album features "fluid '80s grooves" to tell stories of unfaithful lovers, people who have overcome commitment issues, and those in prison for love.  Jones's voice is reminiscent of young Stevie Wonder with his heartfelt lyrics.