Scarecrow is the third studio album by Christian rock band Decyfer Down, which it was released on August 27, 2013, by Fair Trade Services record label, and it was produced by Paul Ebersold with Seth Mosley.
"[8] The Phantom Tollbooth's Michael Dalton told that "Scarecrow by Decyfer Down is hard music with heart", and noted that "Though it can be blistering in sound and sentiment, it subtly expresses a Christian worldview.
"[9] Furthermore, Dalton said that "Absent in this recording is the doom and hopelessness that overshadows this genre", and felt that "The band chronicles the struggle between light and dark without the heaviness of spirit that might leave someone in despair.
"[9] Kelcey Wixtron at CM Addict noted that "At times, the lyrics can be hard to understand, but in a world of trite pop tunes, this is a welcome change.
"[5] Michael Weaver of Jesus Freak Hideout evoked that "While Scarecrow is a definite improvement over Crash, or even End of Grey for that matter, it still leaves a little to be desired.
"[6] Michael Dalton at The Phantom Tollbooth found that "The production is precise without being sterile", and stated that " Others plow similar ground but this harvest is a delight.
"[10] In addition, Wixtrom told that "'Scarecrow' has many of the elements that drew fans to 'Crash', such as memorable riffs, huge vocal ranges, and dark, heavy guitars.
"[10] Zach for Alpha Omega News told that "Scarecrow, while not perfect, shows the band sticking to their guns and delivering another high-energy rock album as well as taking a step or two into new directions.