"It's not an easy listen, in places. At the same time, at other junctures, it's a very easy listen. And yes I know that's a massive contradiction, but what I mean is, you're not going to put Forward Thinker on for a bit of a singalong anytime soon, but as an accompaniment to whatever you're doing around the house, it's tremendously relaxing ... leasant? Oh, yes. Musically adept? Oh, God, yes. It's a likeable record but as exciting as semolina for tea. But that's not a diss either. I like semolina".