The album was generally praised by critics, with Pitchfork Media writer Mark Richardson saying "Harmony in Ultraviolet is sensual body music of a very particular kind, and it's the sort of record that asks a lot.
The album was generally well-received by critics, with Pitchfork Media writer Mark Richardson stating "Harmony in Ultraviolet is sensual body music of a very specific sort, and it's the kind of record that poses many questions.