Robert Christgau wrote that, "title boast to the contrary, Reed has a commercial knack—he knows how to distinguish himself from competing bluesmen, more gifted ones included."
USA Today stated that "Steve Diztell's careening guitar break on the irresistibly funky 'Don't Drive Drunk' is impressive."
The Washington Post noted that, "rhythmically, the album generally has the languid, loping feel of a Jimmy Reed tune."
The Philadelphia Inquirer determined that Reed "makes his own blues sound both accessible to the marketplace and gratifyingly raunchy."
AllMusic called the album "solid, soulful blues, often with humorous, self-deprecating lyrics." ==Track listing==