sentences:  Thom Jurek of "Allmusic" gave the album four out five stars, giving the album's quality much praise, saying, "In all, this is not only a solid effort; it stands head and shoulders over most of the stuff that's come out of Nash Vegas in over a decade.Even if it doesn't sell a copy, it's a triumphant return for Smith.She hasn't lost a whit of her gift as a singer or as a writer."