"Whether one is struggling with sexual/gender identity, illness, or failed romance, there's a song on 'Let's Say for Instance' that will fit; it's so beautifully sung and well-produced that to find fault would seem churlish. The work on 'Let's Say for Instance' has a pleasingly diverse sound as the music touches upon different kinds of popular music: although Sandé maintains her UK Soul/R&B roots, she also incorporates dance, arena rock, and pop. It's an expensive record that operates like a big-budget film with an appealing leading lady".