 Erlewine gave the album three stars on Allmusic , where he wrote that it " never really distinguishes itself from its predecessors " but " has its moments . " Brian Wahlert of Country Standard Time also thought that the album was inconsistent , saying that " She 's Always Right " , " The Chain of Love " , and the Conley cover were its strongest tracks , but that the rest " treads no new ground . " Deborah Evans Price of Billboard was more favorable , saying that it showed the energy of his live shows , and that he " cut loose " with soul singing on " This Time Love . " 
