Country Standard Time describes the album as containing "honest country songs."
Andrew Greenhalgh of Country Standard Time wrote that the song "is out for tears".
Walter Allread of Country Standard Time gave the album a favorable review.
Dan Kuchar of Country Standard Time gave a mixed review.
Michael Sudhalter of Country Standard Time gave the album a positive review.
Jessica Phillips of Country Standard Time gave a more favorable review.
Robert Loy of Country Standard Time gave the album a negative review, criticizing it as formula.
Country Standard Times Michael Rampa was less favorable, criticizing the themes of some songs for "paying women with alcohol".
On Country Standard Time, Tom Netherland called it "their third and finest release".
Country Standard Time also gave a positive review, saying that it showed Tritt's balance of country and rock influences.
