[4] The album features guest appearances from Sampha, Obongjayar, Kamasi Washington, Giggs, Ibeyi, Wiki, Syd, Rachel Zeffira, Infinite, Green Gartside, Peter Gabriel, and Owen Pallett.

[5] It was recorded at Richard Russell's West London studio, the Copper House.

stated, "Fitting XL's eclectic roster, Everything Is Recorded by Richard Russell touches on dub, soul, UK garage and bass music, among many other sounds.

"[10] Gareth James of Clash commented that "Diverse talents are woven together with ease by a man with an encyclopaedic knowledge of how music can affect us.

"[9] Michael Watkins of Under the Radar called the album "a mixture of 12 tracks that are warm, vibrant, and surprisingly cohesive.