Comparing "ON A ROLLING BALL" to two classic albums (Steely Dan's "Pretzel Logic" and Joni Mitchell's "Court & Spark") JamBase.com wrote: "In an era where most commercial releases are easily digested and then forgotten it's a special treat when a record arrives that rewards repeated spins. (The album) harkens back to a time when artists put a lot of care into each release, crafting something unique with enough depth to withstand enthusiastic scrutiny...There's a cascading loveliness to...the album...like water passing over a stone. Given time and patience it subtly affects what it touches."
Written primarily by the group's lead singer and keyboard player Gabe Dixon, the album was produced by David Kahne (Fishbone, Sublime, Paul McCartney, etc.) with additional production by Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Traffic, etc.).