For this album, Colton Dixon wrote songs with TobyMac and Matthew West, in addition to his regular collaborators David Garcia, Ben Glover, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd and Gannin Arnold.

[8] Matthew Cordle, in an eight out of ten review from Cross Rhythms, realizing, "While there are a couple of weaker, less inspiring moments and there could have been a little more sonic variety, most of the songs here are uplifting and thought-provoking.

"[11] Signaling in a four and a half star review from New Release Tuesday, Caitlin Lassiter recognizing, "Anchor surpasses expectations and shows off Colton's talent in new ways.

"[14] In rating the album three and a half stars Wayne Myatt for Jesus Freak Hideout, referencing, "much credit is given to Colton Dixon for taking a different approach with this project and trying something more diverse; this is a welcome pop rock release in 2014.

[7] Rating the album a 4.5 out of five for Christian Music Review, Amanda Brogan writes, "Colton Dixon calls us to join him in walking with Christ amidst the storm.