Although the album did not receive much attention at the time of its release, it is now one of the most prized pieces of the era. Analyzing Songs of Protest and Anti-Protest, critic Dean McFarlane wrote that it is the "culminating collaged arrangements and schizophrenia that gives this record its wayward charm". According to critic Dave Furgess, "All in all this is a very satisfying and well performed disc which has Chris Lucey wearing his influences proudly on his sleeve. But don't get me wrong he is far from being a copycat, he really has a unique sound that's all his own. In fact I'm knocked out by what a versatile singer and writer he is". In 2002, Rev-Ola Records reissued the album on compact disc.
