[8] The revelation of the track titles, according to IndieWire and CinemaBlend were considered as "mild spoilers" to the film's storyline, which also calling it as suitably important and historical in a grand manner.

[11] Calling it as "one of the standout works, so far in 2012", Jonathan Broxton addressed the score as "a proud and respectful musical tribute to a true American hero".

[13] MFiles.com wrote "Lincoln is a score that once again proves no composer can pierce to the emotional heart of a movie with as much tact and grace as John Williams.

Although the music is for the most part fairly quiet, the building blocks are more easily identifiable than they have been in many Williams scores of late, making it a pleasurable and well-constructed listening experience.

"[14] Filmtracks.com stated "There is extraordinary, carefully crafted finesse to this material that, while perhaps tired and repetitive in Williams' own body of incredible achievements, remains remarkable to behold in the 2010's.