[5] The album's songs were cowritten by brothers Andy and Ivor Perry; many reflect the band's support for the Revolutionary Communist Party.

"[13] The Philadelphia Inquirer opined that the "well-intentioned English leftist Easterhouse makes unappealing propaganda with florid images ... stentorian vocals and turgid melodies.

"[14] Spin concluded that "the band generates an atmosphere of mysticism that puts Easterhouse closer in spirit to the melancholy of Joy Division than the Revolution Rock postures of the Clash or their acolytes.

"[15] The Sydney Morning Herald stated: "True, you'd hide from these serious young men at a party, but their intensity helps make this one of the most inspirational debut LPs of the year.

"[16] AllMusic wrote that "Perry's voice is buried beneath the mix; consequently, his political lyrics are not always intelligible, draining them of the power they probably had on paper.