[a] Revealer mixes elements of folk rock, jazz, and pop while Cunningham has also cited Afropop and South American music as influences.

Upon its release, Revealer received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise being directed at Cunningham's songwriting, vocals, and guitar playing.

I am my own person, I can make my own choices... and then there's the other side of that coin, where anyone who deals with anxiety can probably relate to viewing a statement like that is like, 'Oh, no, I'm gonna mess it up.

[7] In a review for AllMusic, critic Marcy Donelson gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, and wrote "diverging in subtle ways from her debut, Revealer's somewhat more adventurous arrangements and spirited lyrics hold a charm of their own.

"[1] She considered the lyrical content of the album to revolve around "calling out bad behavior, whether it be from friends, destinations, or fate", while also making note of "more tender moments", such as "Life According to Raechel".