"Ultimately, Ward sticks to his promise with What a Wonderful Industry. Its more insular subject matter will keep it from relating to his audience as well as previous works, but it's also one of his most personal and focused pieces of work to date. How much this barbed look on the many detractors Ward has encountered in his business of choice intrigues you will be the deciding factor in how far this album will take you. That, and if you're cool with the idea of lending the artist a shoulder to lean on and not the other way around. This is Ward's own chance for a cathartic release, no strings attached. If you're in for the ride with him, it sure can be a good one"