'The Guardian' called the track "irresistible" due to its "sparse orchestral samples and snaking chorus"Petridis, Alexis (February 21, 2003).
Glenn Gould, whose recordings had been produced by Blue Peter producer Kevin Doyle, was credited as having sourced the orchestral sample used on "Guilty Secret".
Clockseed offers a more linear, rational and focused approach to its music compared to Lullaby Land, emphasizing the use of orchestral samples and drum-machines.
Producer Stoupe expands his dark sounds, including beats with grand orchestral samples and Latin-tinged production.
The orchestral samples were composed and arranged by Brongers.
Following this release, they began to experiment more with the electronica elements of their music, moving away from orchestral samples and developing a more psychedelic sound.
The music of Gry can be described as electronic with elements of trip hop, live instruments, lots of loops and samples (also orchestral samples) with a female voice.
Stoupe, now supplied with a professional studio in New York, also expanded his variety of production, incorporating grand orchestral samples and a stronger Latin feel.
KMFDM's music has since been a fusion of electronic and heavy metal, with occasional elements of dub, as well as orchestral samples and live horns.
Their sound is a mixture of modern folk music, rhythm loops and orchestral samples.