In the 5th edition of his Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Colin Larkin wrote that the album managed to capture both Sensible's "humour and considerable songwriting talent", adding that "the band performs as if it is their last day on the planet on rewarding versions of "Neat Neat Neat", "New Rose" and "Happy Talk."
In the 5th edition of his Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Colin Larkin penned that the album encapsulated both Sensible's "humor and substantial songwriting ability", noting that "the group performs as if it is their final day on Earth on gratifying versions of 'Neat Neat Neat', 'New Rose' and 'Happy Talk.'"