The weary rock of
Human Wheels was generally ignored, so
John Mellencamp quickly banged out
Dance Naked, a brief collection of by-the-book rockers. Since he and his band are professionals and fine craftsmen, it's an enjoyable record, but it has even fewer standout songs than the similar
Whenever We Wanted. It's a problem that a cover of
Van Morrison's "Wild Night," sung as a duet with
Me'Shell NdegeOcello, is the best cut on the record, since that emphasizes how similar and undistinguished
Mellencamp's songs sound. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide