The
Edmonton Journal noted the "gentler ... smoothed-out sound." The
Chicago Tribune deemed the album "equal parts love songs and personal, social and political manifestos," writing that "luckily, even the topical material is eminently groovable."
The Gazette wrote that "lead vocalist David Hinds has one of the most expressive reggae voices around and his band is as tight as a fist."
The Indianapolis Star stated that "
Vex finds Steel Pulse succeeding in delivering tough messages in an accessible musical framework." ==Track listing==