 Although reaction to the new record was predominantly positive, critical opinion was more heavily divided than had been the case with the almost universal praise enjoyed by "Pure".Reaching number 59 in the UK album charts, "Jagged" charted no higher than the earlier release, some commentators and fans regarding the long time between albums as a missed opportunity for consolidation in the wake of "Pure"'s reception and the number 13 UK chart position attained by Numan's 2003 single with Rico, "Crazier".