Sanctus Real gave an interview to Worship Leader and were asked "How is your approach and focus different this time around in your new record, RUN?

We've set our eyes on a some new goals and dreams, and with God’s help, we’re ready to run.Sanctus Real was asked the question in the same interview with Worship Leader that "What is the meaning of your album title, RUN?

We have a renewed vision and sense of calling.Sanctus Real was asked the question in the same interview with Worship Leader that "How have Chris Stevens (TobyMac), Jason Ingram (Brandon Heath), and Seth Mosley (Newsboys) working together as producers on your album RUN reshaped your sound and voice as a band?

Each one of those guys have stretched us to be better individually and as a band.Run has achieved "universal acclaim" by the critics, and has received all but one positive or favorable review, which the lone dissent is from Jesus Freak Hideout's second staff opinion who gave it a mixed rating at that.

Run has been rated a four-and-a-half-stars-out-of-five by the following publications: About.com, Christian Music Zine, CM Addict New Release Tuesday's Sarah Fine and Worship Leader.

"[6] Sarah Fine of New Release Tuesday called Run "a powerful project that shows an incredible maturity in the band's style and songwriting.

Behind the catchy melodies and big electric guitars, Run feels like the work of seasoned songwriters with years of life experience writing their personal prayers into the lyrics of each song.

"[11] New Release Tuesday's Mary Burklin foretold that "Run is an intensely hopeful album that captures joy in musical form without oversimplifying the truths it presents.

Matt Hammitt's gentle but soaring vocals are stronger than ever, carrying the songs over the more pop-oriented guitar beds laid down by guitarists Chris Rohman and Pete Prevost.

"[12] Furthermore, AllMusic's James Christopher Monger vowing that Run "leans harder on the pop side of the spectrum, offering up 11 potential singles that blend soaring melodies with inspirational lyrics that, for the most part, manage to steer clear of cliché.

Sanctus Real has demonstrated in the past that they are capable of writing hooky, yet thought-provoking songs with heart, and with almost three years between albums, it seems like Matt Hammitt and company could have come up with a lot more to say than is evidenced on Run.