[1][2] The tracks "Cynics & Critics", "Sugar & Spice", "Counting on Hearts" and "Sorry About Your Parents" were released as singles.

William James of Outburn said that the band "courageously bucks the standard female fronted act comparisons" with the release, and noted how the group "wisely self-titled this record, confidently assuring listeners that this is their definitive work.

"[13] At CCM Magazine, Matt Conner felt that the band was "clearly up to the challenge" with the album that proves "the best is yet to come from Tooth & Nail's young anchors.

"[12] AllMusic's Matt Collar praised the band's "passionate, high-energy music" and Ariel's "resonant vocal chops".

[6] Micah Garnett of Christian Music Zine stated "this album takes the best features from Scripted and improves upon them substantially."

"[2] From Mind Equals Blown's Jeremy Vane-Tempest: "If you want a tonne of fun ... listen to Icon for Hire.