[5] AllMusic critic Paul Simpson thought that "the album's best moments are essentially the ones where he channels Prince," writing: "Sagar seems trapped at home and unable to break free from everything that's holding him down, but he's doing his best to get by.

"[3] Noveen Bajpai of Clash described the album as "his [Sagar's] most confidently obtuse and complete record yet "[6] Exclaim!

's Cosette Schulz stated: "Calm, cool and collected, Fresh Air is a record you'll have playing in the background while you light a candle, anticipating your lover's knock at the door.

"[7] Pitchfork critic Kevin Lozano thought that the album lacks "cohesive pacing."

Nevertheless, Lozano also further wrote: "While there isn’t quite anyone who possesses Sagar’s style in the wide world of indie rock, he’ll have to add a few more tricks, lest he fall into rote routine.