[citation needed] 'The Heart's Desire' was the first single to be taken from This Chemical Sea and was streamed in October 2014.

[9] This Chemical Sea was received well by critics upon its release, garnering generally positive reviews.

Irish Times music critic Tony Clayton-Lea wrote that the album was "As vivid and vital an electro-pop record as you’ll surely hear this year.".

[4] While The Last Mixed Tape said "Jape’s latest album feels like a mantra built on hypnotic rhythm, in the moment lyricism and atmospheric openness"[6] Drowned In Sound were also positive about the album and referred to it as "smart electro-pop expertly realised".

[8] Not all reviews were completely positive, with State.ie commenting "Vocals are buried under the instruments and reverb, making you wish for the heart achingly humble ‘Phil Lynott’.