The Los Angeles Times called the title track "a fine, contemporary blues with an affirmatively chunky rhythm conveying the confidence of a well-tested survivor."[8] The Toronto Star noted that the "grooves are of the solid blues, country and Southern funk variety."[9]The Gazette praised the "road-hardened rhythm 'n' rock."[10]
Track listing
"Demons" (Gregg Allman,
Dan Toler, David Toler) – 3:28
"Before the Bullets Fly" (
Warren Haynes, John Jaworowicz, Williams) – 3:41
"Thorn and a Wild Rose" (Tony Colton, Dan Toler,
Bruce Waibel) – 4:14
"Ocean Awash the Gunwale" was written after Gregg Allman overdosed. He mentions this in his memoir “My Cross To Bear”. (Pages 152–153) (Gregg Allman, Tony Colton, Dan Toler) – 4:53
"Can't Get Over You" (
Billy Burnette, David Malloy) – 3:28
"Island" (Gregg Allman, Tony Colton,
Johnny Neel, Dan Toler) - 4:17
"Fear of Falling" (Gregg Allman, Tim Heding, John Townsend) – 3:35
"Night Games" (Gregg Allman, Tony Colton, Dan Toler) – 3:53