Critic's Review
Robert Taylor, All Music Guide
A solid effort that has been dismissed based upon its associations with two Cobham lemons, Simplicity of Expression/Depth of Thought and B.C., all recorded around the same time. This recording finds Cobham continuing to explore the funk genre; however, the overall mood here is quite darker and more introspective, similar to Crosswinds. "Inner Conflicts" is a haunting song that includes Cobham's experimentation with electronic percussion and synthesizer. "Nickles and Dimes" is a page out of Cobham's early work, while "El Barrio" is heavily influenced by African rhythms. Of note, Prince's former sidekick Sheila E performs here with her father Pete. The closer, "Arroyo," is another of Cobham's memorable compositions that he continues to perform.
