 Chris Ryan of "SPIN" gave the album an eight out of ten, saying "This tension between bragging and insecurity, between the night out and the morning after, gives Joe Budden a singular spark.If the album falters, it's when Budden guns for crossover appeal; cameos by Lil' Mo and 112 reek of boardroom tampering.But even a bit of lab-tested R&B can't ruin this bold debut."