1 on the Billboard’s National Christian Audience, and both AC Monitor and Indicator charts during the week of January 14, 2011.

[17] Yet, Leaving Eden progress in "songwriting and subject matter" is only "modest[ly]" accomplished.

[17] Aspinwall alluded to the thought most listeners would just say about Leaving Eden that it "seems like just another Brandon Heath home run.

With another listen, it reveals an interwoven concept album, rich with meaning and wrought with themes of yearning and hope.

[21] At the same time, Akinola sees the radio success of this albums potential as being great with respect to "Your Love".

[21] Davis gave Leaving Eden high marks, when it comes to being cogent in terms of theme, and this is done by focusing on Jesus Christ.

[24] Brandon reported that Heath got some flack from his record label about the album, about it was lacking for powerhouse songs.

[24] However, Brandon was unimpressed with the "underdeveloped" material on this album after the first three songs, which is because it is insufficient in his classic "charm".

[25] This album's first and third songs are diametrically opposite with respect to one giving an illusion of how the world is cold to the gospel and the second an anthem to "shine for Christ".

[27] Gelwicks gives Heath some credit for creating an album that is "full of truthful optimism that will stick around on the radio long into 2011 and beyond.

"[27] Gelwick compares his radio appeal to the likes of "Tenth Avenue North, Leeland, and The Afters".

[27] Davies gave credence to two noted aspects to Heath that are contained in Leaving Eden as well as his other albums.

[28] Fine alluded to the new sound that Leaving Eden is "experimenting" with in terms of "some funky automatic effect" might be unwelcomed by supporters of his former musical style, which drifts away from his "acoustic guitar driven songs (which he does quite well I might add)".

[23] McNeese said that Heath's "variety" with respect to Leaving Eden would confound inferior artist.

[29] Williams acclaims Heath in Leaving Eden as having "unique artistry" and touts his "trademark lyrics" that make his a "commercial success.