"Randolph's molten, ecstatic playing, together with that of Medeski and the Allstars, is a joy to behold ... Though improvisation is a key element of their approach, their interplay feels almost predestined - which is of course a testament to their skill as musicians as well as to their shared, inherent gospel sensibility. Also true to their jam roots, they mix in other styles with ease ... The Word's 'Soul Food' is a feast for the ears and the spirit".