"Alex Chilton's peppy post-Box Tops combo finds the place where Memphis R&B howlers dress in '70s SoCal casual and life is right.", 4 Stars-Excellent, "...Their Perfect Ballads and Ecstatic White-Hot Pop Were Bright Flames of Inspired Creation...", "...NO. 1 RECORD isn't revolutionary--the group works within the well-defined forms--it's just exceptionally good..."