at "the oakland press", gary graff rated the album three out of four stars, writing that "if this is indeed johnson’s last gasp, he’s made it a memorable howl." edna gunderson of "usa today" rated the album three stars out of four, and remarked: "do they defy age with a ferocious display of r&b? roger wilco that." in his review for "mojo" magazine, mark blake wrote that "johnson's chopping rhythm guitar and daltrey's geezerish growl make perfect bedfellows." blake described "going back home" as a "joyful, celebratory affair".