[1] The album marks a shift toward a more minimal, vocally-focused sound for the band, and it received generally positive critical acclaim.

Julia Gunst from Exclaim comments on the "swift, complex beats" of Takashi's drums, also noting a more minimal sound than in previous toe's records, and a diverse range of vocals styles.

She concludes saying that "[w]hile Hear You is a departure from toe's past work, the consistent and cohesive quality of the album is a marvel of fluidity and control.

He praises the way that the band explore different ideas and give each instrument their due protagonism, and he goes on to say "Toe don't need to prove that they've mastered their craft; they did that long ago.

He also praises the cohesive and engaging sound throughout the album, and concludes saying "Hear You may be short, but it's so good that you'll likely find yourself listening to it on repeat anyway.