AllMusic's Jeremy Ervins praised the record's "bright and intelligent approach to hard rock" and "mysterious aura", writing "The band's energy seems to be directed toward song craftsmanship; every song flows very nicely and has its own distinct vibe, while sticking to the overall concept of the album. The guitars tends to sound slightly dry and dull from time to time, which can relate to the lack of creative range in the heavy hard rock genre.
AllMusic's Jeremy Ervins commended the album's "lively and astute handling of hard rock" and "enigmatic ambiance", stating that "the band's energy appears to be focused on songwriting skill; each track flows smoothly and has its own unique character, while adhering to the album's central theme. The guitars occasionally sound somewhat flat and unremarkable, which may be attributed to the limited creativity in the heavy hard rock genre.