In so doing, Argyle Park flouted the general expectation within the Christian music industry that bands will be positive and evangelistic. This, along with the generally dark image of the band, led to much of the criticism that Argyle Park faced from within the underground Christian music scene and music press.
The band Argyle Park faced backlash within the Christian music community due to their unconventional style that deviated from the typical expectation of positive and evangelistic messages. This was met with criticism from both those within the underground Christian music scene and the broader music press.