Though not as strong as
Whisper Tames the Lion,
Mystery Road keeps
Drivin' n' Cryin' in search of the best way to fuse their harder rock leanings with their traditional Southern roots, as they vacillate from the crunch of "You Don't Know Me" to the wistful "Peacemaker."
Peter Buck guests on electric dulcimer throughout. However, in the end, this is the least memorable record in the
Drivin' n' Cryin' canon. ~ Denise Sullivan, All Music Guide