"Confessions is the kind of album that will make CHR radio listeners fans of rock music.

At AllMusic, Jared Johnson rated the album four-and-a-half stars, writing that "Pillar not just going through the motions but rather carving out a surprisingly intimate niche for themselves in the melodic rock world.

"[8] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins rated the album four-and-a-half stars, noting how "it’s a great record" on which "Pillar serves up a notable change that comes out nicely.

[11] Thomas Jenkins of The Christian Manifesto rated the album three-and-a-half stars, stating that "final thoughts are most definitely positive.

"[5] At New Release Tuesday, Jonathan Francesco rated the album three stars, commenting that "Most of the songs had some high enjoyability to them".

"[4] At The Phantom Tollbooth, Jerry Bolton rated the album zero tocks, cautioning that "Confessions is a couple bad covers, a handful of flagrant unoriginality, and an earfull of sounds you've already heard elsewhere.