The Traveling Wilburys struggled with internal agreement over their second album, which came after Roy Orbison's passing left a significant void in the group's dynamic. While some members felt the loss of Orbison's distinctive voice diminished the project's cohesion, others recognised strengths in the work that emerged from their sessions.

Band members offered differing perspectives on the album's merits. Jeff Lynne stated he would have preferred to skip the project entirely given Orbison's irreplaceable role in the original ensemble. Conversely, Tom Petty highlighted Harrison's guitar contributions, and Dylan noted the songs were more fully developed than their hastily assembled debut. Though the group dissolved the project within a year, the album's rawer, garage-rock character has since earned some reassessment from listeners.