Tiny Mix Tapes described the songwriting on the album as "excellent" and "remarkably diverse", whilst Rob Theakston of Allmusic called the album a "major leap" forward for both MacKaye and Farina.
Tiny Mix Tapes highlighted the album's songwriting as "superb" and "remarkably varied", whereas Rob Theakston of Allmusic viewed it as a significant step forward for both artists.