The website Metal Maniacs (June 2004) wrote "While some of the guitar parts sound a little rusty and slightly off-key in spots, the acoustics, overall presentation, clean-to-harsh vocal jumps and progressive songwriting make this outing a keeper.

Fans of Control Denied, Sceptic, Cynic and Nightwish should find haven in this one.

"[3] "By combining their strong command of expression and composition with exceptional musicianship, Aletheian have set a new standard for progressive Death Metal."

"[3] Matt Morrow of The Whipping Post reports "Aletheian has dared to step out on a limb with this technical and progressive slab of metal.

If you hate extreme metal to intermix strings, piano and clean vocals, then this isn't for you.