She also said that "In one gutsy song after another, Bogguss — whose clear soprano rings without artifice — takes no guff, emerging as a woman and singer of substance.." Bryan Buss of Allmusic stated that Bogguss' "appealing girl-next-door approach, her choice to straddle the fence between contemporary and traditional C&W and her perfectly pitched voice are what helped [Aces] be the catalyst for making her a household name among country music fans."
She also observed that in each daring song, Bogguss — whose clear soprano sings without artifice — stands firm, becoming a woman and singer of substance. Bryan Buss from Allmusic commented that Bogguss' "appealing girl-next-door approach, her choice to blend contemporary and traditional C&W music, and her perfectly pitched voice were key in making [Aces] a household name among country music fans."