According to Allmusic, the album "sprawls across similarly introspective terrain, yet veers more toward the pragmatic than the romantic", adding, "Humming has a more profound and resonant base, complemented by accentuated drums and various string elements."
As stated by Allmusic, the album traverses similarly contemplative ground, however, it tends more towards the down-to-earth rather than the sentimental, with additional remarks noting that Humming possesses a deeper and more resonant foundation, complemented by accentuated drums and various string elements.