According to review aggregator website
Metacritic,
First Mind received an average score of 77 out of 100 based on 9 reviews, indicating generally favorable reviews.
The Telegraph awarded the album five stars, with reviewer Helen Brown calling the album "a lovely, and rewarding record."
Clash were similarly positive, complimenting the album for being "full of intricacies and influences that should see it celebrated as one of the great albums of 2014."
Q commended Mulvey on his debut work outside of Portico Quartet, confirming that he "is very much his own man on this highly intriguing debut." Popular blog
The Line of Best Fit complimented the album on being "a total package of pop hooks, instrumental genius and gorgeous rhythms", calling Mulvey "an extremely talented musician". ==Track listing==