[4] She told the Windsor Star in 1994: "I made a creative decision that I'd rather have artistic fulfillment than financial success.

[4] The initial release sold 4,000 copies,[8] and Brown embarked on a 22-date UK tour in early 1993 to promote it.

"[10] H. M. Dickenson of The Sydney Morning Herald wrote: "Her new songs show more lyrical maturity than her earlier work and sensitive arrangements for real instruments bring out new depth in Sam's voice.

"[11] In their review, The Canberra Times commented that "if you are expecting the big sound which surrounded hits such as "Stop" and "With a Little Love", this release may take you by surprise.

But this is exactly how Brown wanted to sound, an expressive album which pays respect to her late mother and indicates she has put her personal life and goals into perspective.