Upon release, Simon Braithwaite of Smash Hits stated: "Blancmange have come back with a selection of songs so varied yet simple that they make the whole thing seem practically effortless. Still there are the infernally catchy synthesized dance tracks and ballads but they've also introduced a lot more string arrangements."
Upon release, Simon Braithwaite of Smash Hits commented that Blancmange's songs were diverse yet simple, making their music seem effortless. He also noted the presence of catchy synthesized dance tracks and ballads, as well as more string arrangements.