"Reel To Real is, by anyone's estimation, far from a perfect record. But it's also one that has been unfairly dismissed in the four decades since its release".
"Above all, Reel to Real is a testament to Lee's fiercely defined approach to music. He followed his own rules, listened to his own voices, and despite leaving quite a wreck along the way, captured his muse to the best of his ability".
"Reel to Real plays more like an Arthur Lee solo effort than a Love album (and was blighted with a singularly ugly cover), but it's a good Arthur Lee album, with a tighter focus and a more thoughtful perspective than Vindicator, proving Lee still had a great deal to say even if his audience didn't care to listen".