The album received very positive reviews from the British music press upon its release. With
NME writer Dan Martin gave the album at 8 out of 10 and praised the album quite considerably calling it a "fearsome debut" and stating that: "It would be unfair on everyone else to call 'Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation' the first great album to come out of all this. But what is true is that this fiery, dynamic hulk of a record will be the first to break properly out into daylight." In 2012, British publication
Rock Sound added
Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation into their "101 Modern Classics", placed at number 33, between
Lamb of God's
As the Palaces Burn and
Glassjaw's
Worship and Tribute, stating that "‘Casually Dressed…’ evidences a remarkable young band who, on their debut full-length release, were already the finished article, establishing a sound that continues to define an entire generation." ==Track listing==