Some reviewers, however, were more positive about the production. Uncut described the results of "setting Womack's distinctive voice against stark electro backings and thunderous beats" as "startling". Kevin Ritchie of Now claimed that "it's eminently clear these producers know exactly when to assert themselves and when to stay out of the soul legend's way to achieve the most captivating results possible" and that the album "fearlessly fuses the old – grizzled gospel and swampy blues – with new twitchy, thumping electronics to create something that's both inspiringly original and comfortingly familiar. It's a dynamic reminiscent of Jack White's brilliant team-up with country icon Loretta Lynn a few years back."
