In an interview with TeamRock Radio, vocalist Dani Winter-Bates and guitarist Kristan Dawson indicated Earthbound was written over the course of six weeks while the band was on tour.

interview, Dani Winter-Bates weighed in on his thoughts surrounding the album, stating that "[To him], Earthbound feels like the distillation of everything we've ever wanted this band to be about.

"[10] Speaking of the album's title-track with Dead Press!, which covers global-sized issues like climate change, Winter-Bates explained, "It's very hard to see that we are heading in a positive way.

Already Heard rated the album 4 out of 5 and said: "Whilst other bands from the genre have opted to take a more accessible approach, Bury Tomorrow have stuck to their roots with Earthbound; raw, unrelenting and packed full of 'mosh-made' anthems (see '301' ft Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta).

rated the album positively calling it: "Earthbound is undoubtedly a 10-track arsenal that sees Bury Tomorrow in full stride, and secures them as one of the – if not the very – brightest gem in the crown of British metalcore.

This Southampton outfit have risen from a bleak time when there was little hope of a future for them, reared themselves from barking pups into savage roaring beasts, and more than capable to trample underfoot all who stand in their way.

"[13] Writer for Distorted Sound, James Weaver, said: "This is the record that will send Bury Tomorrow into the stratosphere, driving them to compete with the best in British metal.

It proved to be a difficult challenge to follow up their critically acclaimed album Runes, but somehow they met and exceeded all expectations with the sure-to-be classic Earthbound.

"[16] RAMzine gave a perfect score 5 out of 5 and stated: "Earthbound is a substantial step forward which gives fans what they want, whilst also doing themselves justice by mixing it up, keeping their sound consistent and precise.

"[17] Jamie Giberti of Rock Sins rated the album 9 out of 10 and said: "Overall, Earthbound is an absolutely stunning piece of work from Bury Tomorrow.

An album packed with great songs, it is a huge statement of intent that Bury Tomorrow have served on the UK metal world and beyond.