[4] On the same day, Manafest also released the title track to fans (via email and Dropbox) who had supported his previous fan-funded projects.

Amanda DeWilde of New Release Today stated, "After nearly twenty years of writing music, Manafest has certainly reached the point in his career of knowing what his fans like and exuding confidence in his unique style.

Stones is all about unapologetically pursuing your God-given talents and passions despite the voices telling you to stop, whether they be from the devil, the overly critical, or from inside your own head.

"[10] Matt Conner of CCM Magazine went on to say, "Five years have passed since Manafest last delivered an all-out rock assault, which makes Stones a special surprise for fans of albums like The Chase or Fighter.

"[11] Finally, Chris Major of The Christian Beat concluded, "It's clear that Manafest has stepped up to the challenge again, having created something that is guaranteed to become a fan favorite.

The album is the artist's signature sound, with the energetic fight anthems and moments of resolve that make his previous works so well beloved.

"[6] On the flip side, Kevin Hoskins of Jesus Freak Hideout moderately stated, "As with most albums, not all is perfect on this release as some tracks could be labeled as just fair....I personally wish he would stick to his sweet spot of rap/rock, but he definitely has an appeal to a much broader scope of fans.

"[8] David Craft of Jesus Freak Hideout concluded, "Ultimately, the album's greatest shortcomings are found in its lack of lyrical depth.