"Even with so much folk stylization, jazzy artistry breaks through. Chromaticism on "The Kitchen Sink" pairs with Lawry's rhythmic guitar, prominent shakers, twinkling piano and gracefully bowed violin to evoke a Latin flair, and the slower tempo creates a sensual air. Remnants of the lighter Latin fare resurface on "Olive Tree." An easygoing upright bass swings the music closer to jazz, as the acoustic guitar's notes trade definition and clean edge for a tonal softness befitting classical Spanish guitar".
