"Pulling off an explicitly socially conscious record that also makes for a raucous dive-bar soundtrack is no easy feat, but Price makes it work by sticking close to classic country songcraft, regardless of the subject matter. Infusing her country with a blend of blues-based R&B, orchestral girl-group pop and psychedelic-leaning indie rock, Price employs deft Nashville wordplay on "Weakness" and "A Little Pain," while songs like "Heart of America" and "Pay Gap" remain faithful to the restless, weary voices of her down-and-out protagonists".