Initial critical response to Fist of God was average.

At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 58, based on 122 reviews.

[1] Jesse F. Keeler told Clash that he expected the mixed reception: I expect a lot of people to not like the record, but I expect a lot more people to like the record now that we’ve reached a way bigger audience making it.

It might sound like a calculated business move, but it was mainly a musical thing.

[3]All tracks are written by Jesse F. Keeler and Al-PFist of God would be featured in the game, Gran Turismo PSP as part of the in-game soundtrack playlist.