Na Afriki "blends upbeat African grooves with delicate ballads."

In a separate review of Under Rug Swept the song was named a "delicate ballad [that] recalls Joni Mitchell at her best".

Author Robert Rodriguez describes the song as a "delicate ballad."

In a different vein, "Angel Eyes," which begins with a long drumless passage, shows his skill with a delicate slow ballad.

Sputnikmusic's Joseph Viney described the song as a delicate ballad that possesses an astonishing beauty.

The album's title song "The First Time" is a sweet and delicate ballad that was also released earlier this year as a digital single.

A high point of the evening was Kim Criswell's performance of "Suddenly the Sunrise," a delicate ballad from that show.

When a delicate ballad was interrupted by a noisy jolt of crackling static, he took it in his stride.

"Come On Come On" contains a delicate and simple ballad called "Only a Dream," that describes the experience of losing the family.

The blues stompers sometimes overwhelm the more delicate ballads.