The Public have a way of making the odd sound in their favour, but have done so without changing their distinctive brand of punk rock. Their approach is based on the drum circle, with the occasional addition of percussion or vocalists. The dynamics are kept to a minimum and the sound is tight and tightly controlled. Some of the rhythms are "rather odd", but remain more dynamic than melodic, and the way the phrase repeats itself lends the whole the feel of a rhythm. The rhythms are very well explained in the booklet in the booklet on the disc, with a nice picture of them in the quiet and meditative atmosphere.

The odd rhythms are more prominent on the five songs that follow the album. and the intensity of the sound is something that can be clearly picked out. However, the album is clearly not made for rhythm or speed. It sounds like it was made for a few minutes. The two long pieces “Spirits” and “Bodies” are the more dynamic of the two, with the latter being much more atmospheric than the former.

The only other track that really needs highlighting is “Closure”, with its beautiful interplay between the drums and bass. It’s a lovely, subtle, atmospheric track, with a very lovely harmony between them, but it’s not the kind of track where it’s easy to get excited about. The drums are present, but the core of the song is the exquisite interaction between the piano and bass.