9 to 5 (musical) songs" were "fresh and original," although "Not every tune is a home run, and some lyrics are too plain-spoken. But enough of them stand out." He thought the creative team "has struggled to open the show up for the stage." In conclusion he said, "Is "9 to 5" as hip as TV's "The Office" or as joyously hit-filled as "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"? No, but if you're looking for a little diversion, it will do the trick from 8 to 10:15." Linda Winer of "Newsday" called it "lavish and harmless entertainment... with a shiny-colored and efficient
Black Star Riders the band "focused on the material to best represent Black Star Riders in 2015." The album release was followed in March 2015 by a 14-date tour of the UK co-headlining with Europe, supported by The Amorettes. On 29 January 2015, it was announced by Planet Rock Radio that the Black Star Riders had been confirmed and would be appearing at Planet Rockstock in June in Marrakech, Morocco. In March 2015, a tour of the UK and Ireland with Def Leppard and Whitesnake was announced for December, preceded by a European tour in November. In January 2016, Ricky Warwick revealed that