"[1] It was preceded by the singles "Last One on My Mind" and "Systematic Overload" and includes several collaborations with the London Community Gospel Choir and a bonus track featuring DJ Mark Knight that originally appeared on his 2021 album, Untold Business.

"[2] When talking about the album in interviews, Knight noted the importance of embracing turning 50 in an industry that historically eschews older women and declared "this is the most settled and optimistic I've ever felt.

[5] She subsequently embarked on her biggest-ever UK tour, performing 20 dates across October and November 2023, concluding with a concert at the London Palladium.

Knight referred to the track as "a sassy no nonsense but joyous sounding song with a big nod to modern disco.

Ed Power, writing for I, praised the album content, opining, "It is, aptly, a celebration of wisdom, confidence and knowing what you want from life.

"[14] Garry Bushell, writing for The Daily Express called the album "immaculate set from a world-class performer who is hard to pigeonhole.

"[15] Retro Pop Magazine called The Fifth Chaper a "superb return", stating that the effort was "unquestionably [Knight's] strongest release since [...] Who I Am.

[16] Graham Clark from Cumbria Times felt that The Fifth Chapter "sees the Wolverhampton-born singer discovering her groove again over the eleven tracks, albeit with some reservations.

"[17] Renowned for Sound editor Matt Say found that the album "serves as a stunning contribution to the rich and evocative world of Soul music, standing on its own as a towering achievement in her career as well as fitting in with her already sparkling discography."

"[18] The Fifth Chapter debuted and peaked at the UK Albums Chart at number 39, Knight's lowest-charting studio release in 25 years, since Prodigal Sista (1998).