In an interview with MetalExiles, Sweet stated that in writing the album, the band tried for a heavier sound reminiscent of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Van Halen.

[2] At CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis described the album as equal parts aggressive and melodic with massive guitar solos and layered harmonies, and noted that it intentionally references the band's early days without sounding dated.

[3] Lee Brown of Indie Vision Music likewise wrote that the album could easily have been released during the band's heyday in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and remarked that it has the high, falsetto vocals, riffing guitars, and bold, faith-centered lyrics which fans would expect.

[4] Bert Saraco of The Phantom Tollbooth highlighted that the group continues "the Stryper tradition: not so big on the subtleties, heavy enough to rock you, hooky enough to get under your skin", and that it combines elements of pop, metal, and arena-rock.

[3] Brown of Indie Vision Music criticized the inclusion of the cover song, but gave the album four out of five stars and found the band's '80s sound a refreshing change from currently popular styles such as metalcore and techno.

[13] Shawn Macomber of Decibel gave the album a similar rating and affirmed that the release represents a revitalized band.

One proclaimed that after twenty-five years and seven albums, the band finally created a worthy successor to 1986's To Hell With the Devil.