Alex Macpherson from The Guardian wrote: "This isn't only manifest in the beats and electronic focus; the album is drenched in wonderfully camp disco strings.

Cruz's own swooping vocals are most reminiscent of Seal; "Never Gonna Get Us" seems permanently on the verge of segueing into Crazy.

Though somewhat lacking in low end at times (Cruz should learn about the virtues of a heavy bassline), this is a stylish, inventive debut.

"[8] BBC editor Paul Clarke noted: "Most of the ballads deploy strings over their R&B rhythms, but "Come On Girl", is all crunchy electro.

"Fly Away" starts with a slick electric guitar riff and "I Can Be" recalls '80s British pop soul acts like Joe Jackson or Fine Young Cannibals.

"[2] Digital Spy critic Nick Levine found that "this frequently impressive debut suggests Cruz can make good on his pledge, once he realises, of course, that variety is a staple ingredient of any great pop album.