Reviews7 out of 10 - "...Thompson takes time out to school the neo-roots country crowd...while dipping into his catalog of dysfunctional narratives...", "...with a mastery of the electric guitar and its vernacular...so complete he pretty much transcends competition..." - Rating: B, 3 1/2 stars (out of 5) - "...Thompson mines the veins that have always replenished him. His melodies recall timeless ballads, while his playing...moves among jazz inventiveness, folk resonance and rock & roll power. He's so deft that his extraordinary originality seems utterly natural...", "...With Records As Good As This, Richard Thompson Cements His Reputation As a National Treasure.", 4 stars out of 5 - "...vintage bile-spilling Thompson....displays his knack for evocative but non-squirmy songs about adolescence....shows he isn't ready to surrender to market forces just yet.", "...the guitarist's best release in a decade....displays a keen pop sensibility full of distinctive details....a welcome return to form for one of contempoarary music's brightest lights."