"[5] Danielle Martin, rating the album four stars from HM Magazine, states, "Exhale is a bold proclamation of standing strong in their roots.

"[7] Giving the album four stars by New Release Today, Mary Nikkel describes, "Exhale is full-bodied, infectious rock at its finest, empowering and emboldening listeners even as it serves up searing vocals and thunderous guitar riffs.

"[13] Scott Mertens, indicating in three and a half review from The Phantom Tollbooth, says, "Exhale finds the group back to full-speed aggressive rock [...] for the most part, seems custom made for live performances.

"[15] Chris Major, allocating the album 4.7 stars for The Christian Beat, responds, "Exhale is heavy, gritty, explosive, and bold, saturated with uncontainable energy from start to finish.

"[8] Affixing a three and a half star review upon the album at Jesus Freak Hideout, Lucas Munachen says, "It may not be the return to form fans were hoping for, but it does remind us of why we fell in love with the band in the first place.