[3] Lawrence formed Denim with a variety of "session men and ageing glitter-rockers", several of whom were members of The Glitter Band.

[3] His decision to sign with them was based on his notion that "rock music was finished, and DJs could get our records into the charts.

[8] Tim Sendra of AllMusic claimed that for Back in Denim, Lawrence "channeled his love of simple punk, huge hooks, novelty songs, and slagging everyone".

[1] Mojo review Roy Wilkinson commented that the album's "wistful examination of Britain and knowing adoption of pop styles from other eras" laid the groundwork for Britpop.

[12] Trouser Press wrote that "Denim is so well-made and sublimely thought through that even indefensible perversity suits it fine.

Norwegian band Turbonegro covered "Back in Denim" as a bonus track at 2007 album Retox.