AllMusic2018afafStephen Thomas Erlewine2018"Strange Angels is a fine, engaging collection of traditional blues, one that's enjoyable on the surface but more importantly provides a possible introduction to one of the true greats of postwar blues".Læs anmeldelse
Living blues2018 FebruaryafafHenry L. Carrigan2018 February"Strange Angels never falls short, offering some powerfully energetic takes on classic James' songs while at the sam etime sending listeners in search of his originals".