He added, "Once again, lyrics that realistically reflect the strife and struggle of survival during these racially tense times are woven into an easy-going pop/hip hop groove.

Arrested Development are tribal, lightly pulsing proof that it's possible to deliver a punchy message and hang mellow all the while, and this is mainman Speech's social concern for the homeless couched in the funkiest earthiest tones imaginable.

"[3] A reviewer from Music Week stated that the follow-up to "People Everyday" is "a wordy, worthy successor", adding, "There's no familiar tune to latch on to this time, just a doodling instrumental in which they leave — for a rap groove, at least — some sizable gaps, giving the track room to breathe."

"[4] Barbara Ellen from NME named it Single of the Week, commenting, "'Mr Wendal' is a dry, nuclear cool, non-hectoring rap concerned with highlighting the street smart sagacity of your average bin-perusing tramp.

Almost Cowardian in its delivery, the song's appeal has little to do with bluster or glitter and a lot to do with an elegant storytelling stance that shines like pure gold in rap's hype-infested waters.