Best two reviews:
1) AllMusic- What makes Hardware cook are the very elements that always work for Gibbons: deceptively sharp songwriting that supports full-throttle rockers and soulful, slow(er) grooves. It's a formula that's yielded great results for Gibbons throughout the years, and they do once again here. (Rating: 80) Read Full Review >
2) Classic Rock Magazine- While he’s not straying too far from the mothership, nothing here is phoned-in. As befits the craftsman he’s always been, he’s taken the time and trouble to fashion a bunch of songs worthy of standing alongside anything in his catalogue. Hats off. (Rating: 80) Read Full Review >

Worst two reviews:
2) Uncut- On Hardware and elsewhere in his solo career, there remains little doubt about what he does best. [Jul 2021, p.32] (Rating: 70) Read Full Review >
3) American Songwriter- There aren’t many surprises on Hardware, but with Gibbons now pushing into his mid-70s, should we expect any? He sells everything with his committed performance and sounds like he’s having a blast. At this late stage in his career, we shouldn’t ask for, or expect, more. (Rating: 70) Read Full Review >