3 Reasons Critics Praised Samantha Crain's Gumshoe

Mojo awarded four stars Mojo praised the album for “a richness to her lyrics which have moved from observing others to confessing her own revelations.”

No Depression called it “more fluid and celebratory” The review noted the album marks a shift toward a more fluid and celebratory sound than Crain’s previous work.

The album signals a new creative gear Critics saw the album as strong evidence that Crain had found a new creative direction.