[1] AllMusic's James Christopher Monger felt that Oh for Joy echoed the sextet's "winning blend of ambient gospel and ethereal electro-pop.

At Jesus Freak Hideout, Ryan Barbee gave the album four-and-a-half stars, and stated that the band did justice to the material of these songs.

[11] Tom Frigoli of Alpha Omega News graded the album an A, and wrote that "Fans of the band won't be disappointed!

"[3] At Allmusic, James Christopher Monger rated the album three-and-a-half stars, and he felt that the band made "each moment count.

"[12] However, Cross Rhythms' Ben Lloyd rated it six out of ten squares, writing that the album "give[s] the impression of a band winding down slowly.