Dave Kerr of The Skinny gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying: "Despite the haunting, downtrodden poetry in these lyrics, optimism and vitality shines brightly throughout the Shallows' sound."
The Skinny's Dave Kerr gave the album a score of 4 out of 5, noting that despite the poignant, sorrowful nature of its lyrics, the music exudes a sense of resilience and dynamism.