They concluded the review by stating that the "loose, energetic and rhythmic compositions [on the album would] change shape through improvisation live, but in the way they’re captured on Steal The Light, they are thoroughly enjoyable.

"[12] Tom Noyes of The Music described the album as an "audio holiday", and said that "Steal The Light shows that even after a decade in the game, the Cat Empire have still got it.

[9] Julia LeConte of Now said that "no one song is earth-shatteringly memorable, but Steal The Light was recorded to be played at outdoor grassy festivals with the intent of getting people up on their bare feet.

[10] The Daily Express reacted less positively to the album, stating that the "curious mix of complicated rock, reggae and jazz espoused by this Melbourne-based sextet is oddly unsatisfying.

"[11] Witchdoctor reacted even more negatively to the release, calling the Cat Empire "musical tourists without an original idea in their heads who have let fundamentally dull songwriters rule the roost", and "a band without a centre, except for a singer/songwriter who comes up with the most embarrassing cod-philosophies.