[11] The album's second single, "Sense", was co-written by Broudie and Specials singer and long-time writing partner Terry Hall.

The single includes a track written by Broudie and Paul Simpson from their time as Care, "Flaming Sword", as a B-side.

The instrumental version of "The Life of Riley" also appeared on BBC's Match of the Day, soundtracking football high points.

[5] Trouser Press called the album a "disgruntled production extravaganza" and "a strange achievement but not an unpleasant one".

[1] The Washington Post wrote that "the pop-rock sound of the previous album, though not utterly transformed, has become softer, vaguer, more liquid".