"The Stone Roses' singer's first solo album for a decade is in some ways reminiscent of his first, 1998's Unfinished Monkey Business ... Throughout, his oft-criticised singing is tone-perfect and balm-like. Ripples isn't a juggernaut comeback, but it's a beguiling, often beautiful album that quietly but purposefully announces his return to the fray, as ever, on his own terms".