Reviewing "Evergreen" for Allmusic, Ned Raggett described it as "an attractive piece of work" when it "shines at its best". Although he noted, "Replacement drummer Michael Lee fills in de Freitas adequately but not completely, rendering what was a special group something less so." The reviewer for British music magazine "Melody Maker", called the album a "triumph" for fans as well as acknowledging that the album was unlikely to impress people who were not familiar with their work. The album was described in "Rolling Stone" magazine as "a stunning comeback". Jeremy Helligar for "Entertainment Weekly" was not as keen and described the reunion as having "the feel of a non-event".