"More than a few songs on Home feature frenetic drum 'n bass loops, and the success of those songs varies. "Feel the Love" launches warped synth lines and horn riffs alongside a gritty guest performance from Newman before abruptly switching gears in its final third; "Waiting All Night" rides a star-making spot from young vocalist Ella Eyre to similar heights. But the tracks that follow a similar template feature soaring but ultimately bland vocals overwhelmed by their rhythmic counterparts.
Home's finest moments occur when Rudimental stray from the sound that led them to chart success. The album's two best songs were co-written and sung by British up-and-comer MNEK, who possesses a rich, nuanced voice at the age of 18. "Spoons" glides on a gently pulsing synth and a clicking percussive line tapped out on the titular instrument; the skittering, mid-tempo "Baby" features interplay between MNEK and a sparkling, sassy Sinead Harnett. The relatively straightforward house of these songs stand with the best of this year's strong batch of British pop singles.
Home's American release is poorly timed. In recent months, their contemporaries have released well-crafted, self-assured debuts. Rudimental are casting a wider musical net than their peers, which has the unintended effect of magnifying their flaws by comparison, making for a decent but ultimately second-tier effort in a crowded year for big-ticket dance-pop."
- Pitchfork
