The title track, according to frontman Jonah Matranga, was inspired by a dream he had, shortly following a hospital visit to see Deftones bassist Chi Cheng after he sustained severe brain trauma in a traffic accident.

[2] Alternative Press stated, "It truly does feel as if they've been holding this emotion back since the day they parted and now unleashing everything in an explosion of creative energy, delivering a magnificent record that while fresh and exciting, could only be the work of far.

"[2] BBC Music were equally full of praise; "At Night We Live is the best and the most confident album of their two-part career.

"[5] Allmusic were among those more reserved in their review, suggesting, "Perhaps the real issue here is that in their absence, the sound Far helped to push into the mainstream is now so common that they don’t feel as special as they once were.

Fans of Far will be able to appreciate At Night We Live as a further evolution of Water & Solutions, but new listeners will have a hard time finding a fresh experience.