In a 2014 Quietus article, Angus Andrew of experimental rock group Liars revealed Leaves to be one of his favorite records, calling it an "overwhelmingly complete and brave" entry in Unwound's "near flawless" discography.
In a 2014 Quietus article, Angus Andrew of the experimental rock band Liars named Leaves as one of his favorite albums, describing it as a "complete and courageous" work within Unwound's impressive catalog.