 Scott Medina at "Sonic Perspectives" declared "Pitfalls" to be "exquisite", taking note of Solberg's "angelic falsetto highs and powerful lower delivery".Medina praised "I Lose Hope" and "Observe the Train" for their catchy choruses and effective arrangements, thought "At the Bottom" offered thrilling dynamics, and lauded Leprous for displaying their full range on "The Sky Is Red", which he dubbed a "brilliantly enigmatic" closer.