"Those who are familiar with him likely know him best as the frontman for the band Family, a prog-leaning, semi-psychedelic outfit that lured Dave Mason to produce their debut album and later spawned Rick Grech, the bassist who went on to play with Blind Faith. Chapman's guttural goat-like wail ensured the fact he stood out from the fray ... Despite dozens of albums to his credit, his first effort in 12 years, Life in the Pond, makes for an auspicious entry, not only because it finds "Chappo" returning to his roots in early R&B, but also because it reunites him with Poli Palmer, a key collaborator in Family. Songs such as "The Playtime Is Over," "After the Rain," and "Nightmare #5" take a harsh view of recent worldwide circumstances, but happily, Chapman's presence remains as potent as ever".