 The record mixes the group's distinctive blend of dub music, electronic instrumentation and sampling with a wider array of styles, such as Celtic music, Indian music and poetry, a result of the group conceiving the album as a representation and celebration of modern multicultural Britain.They were inspired by the films of Michael Powell and the Festival of Britain era.Upon release, the album reached number 37 on the UK Albums Chart, and is the band's most successful release to date.