"Full Collapse" peaked at number 178 on the US "Billboard" 200. It also appeared on two "Billboard" component charts: number ten on Heatseekers Albums, and number nine on the Independent Albums. The album received favorable reviews from music critics, many of whom praised the album's musicianship. It is referred to as a classic emo album and praised as one of the best emo albums of all time, by publications such as "Kerrang!", "NME", and "Rolling Stone". It has influenced bands such as As Cities Burn, My Chemical Romance, and Senses Fail.