[11][12] The Washington Post concluded that "because Let the Day Begin was recorded with a minimum of fuss to capture what the band sounds like in concert, the rousing title track, the cautionary guitar-laced tale 'You Run', the Doors-like 'For Love' and the lovesick 'Surrender' possess a rhythmic kick lacking on some of the band's previous albums.

"[15] The Orange County Register noted that the album is concerned with "a search for inner meaning and the struggle for communication between people ...

"[16] The Toronto Star thought that "these are tight, muscular workouts, nearly strangled by the glaringly short leash of rhythmic structure.

"[18] The Deseret News declared that "the Call's thoughtful, thought-provoking style is full of heartfelt messages in songs that are fervently spirited and spiritual, but secular nevertheless.

"[19] AllMusic wrote that "the album consists of some of The Call's strongest material and the undercurrent of optimism and big arena rock hooks results in it being their best bid for wider success.