[4] Of the recording sessions, only one track was left off the final album, titled "As the Curtains Dim (Little White Lie)".

Named as one of Treble Zine's ten essential screamo albums in 2014, A.T. Bossenger called it "consistently unpredictable" and "an irresistibly thrilling ride".

"[1] Punknews.org staff member Jordon Rogowski similarly rated the album four and a half stars out of five, calling it "one of the most promising releases [he has] heard in years.

"[2] In an article for Vice about both the album and the band, Jason Heller states that City of Caterpillar is "something we'll never stop being in awe of.

[7] The album has helped influence artists such as Envy and Circle Takes the Square.