"[2] Andree Farias of AllMusic said, "self-titled releases tend to make a statement of some sort, whether you're a newcomer, a veteran, or just a has-been gunning for a second chance.

Instead, Bebo Norman is a collection of anthems, introspection, and commentary that bridge the singer/songwriter's collegiate folk past with his latter-day adult contemporary glories.

While pop choruses slowly became a requirement during his previous major-label tenure, here the huge refrains appear effortless, almost as if Norman has learned to internalize and make his own the fact that his thoughtful take on the Christian experience merits exposure beyond the coffeehouse.

In a nod to his humble beginnings, Norman goes the folk-pop route in almost equal measure ("A Million Raindrops," "Not Living in the In-Between"), and the style comes to him with great ease.

Of these, the left-field stunner is "Britney," a poignant, heartfelt ode to the teen pop superstar that also serves as a sharp analysis of culture's make-or-break treatment of celebrities.

Bebo Norman is indeed the portrait of an older, wiser, and more self-assured Norman—someone who is blessed to make faith-based music out of the abundance of his heart rather than out of the stringent demands of the CCM machine.

"[3] Russ Breimeier of Christianity Today' said, "Bebo Norman's first regular release through BEC Recordings (after 2007's Christmas … From the Realms of Glory) picks up where he left off musically with his 2006 effort, Between the Dreaming and the Coming True.

"[4] Jacob Wain of Cross Rhythms said, "this, Bebo's eighth album, is an intricate mixture of soft rock, artful pop with occasional folk tinges.

"[7] Kevin Davis of New Release Tuesday said, "Bebo Norman is richly loaded with personal themes of coming out of depression, prayerful reflection and hope-filled expressions of joy in Christ.

"[8] Kevin McNeese of New Release Tuesday said, "Beyond a great collection of music, Bebo Norman presents an artist that is truly at the top of his form, both vocally and collaboratively.