Reception
The album was described by the Boston Globe as "a sharply melodic and consistently engaging set of songs...a buoyant mix of soca, dancehall, modern reggae, and American R&B and soul". The Daily News stated "The songs on the album couldn't be more catchy, if in a too similar way". Tom Horan of the Daily Telegraph described the album as a "beautifully judged album", comparing Lyttle's voice to Marvin Gaye. Kelefa Sanneh of the New York Times described it as "a lightweight but appealing collection of dance tracks, with precise digital beats that sound oddly similar to some European pop". Allmusic writer David Jeffries gave the album a 3-star review, stating "Lyttle's breezy and dreamy voice supplies the flair, lilting lightly over a musical background that is as sparkling as it is limited".
Entertainment Weekly's Neil Drumming was less enthusiastic, giving the album a 'C' rating. The Detroit News described the album as "low-carb Caribbean music".
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