Rolling Stone (p.74) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[H]e serves up huge, ultraflamboyant razzle-dazzle, often transmitted through pounded piano..."

Spin (p.88) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his U.K.-chart-topping magpie makes good with bountiful tunes and Broadway vocal dazzle..."

Q (p.113) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "'Any Other World' is an orchestrated piece in the style of Rufus Wainwright, and 'Happy Ending' is sweet and highly original pop."

Mojo (Publisher) (p.100) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "For anyone who fancies an irresistible mix of vaudeville and disco, this is just perfect."