Anne Erickson from Blabbermouth.net gave the album 8 out of 10 and said: "Of Mice & Men continue to grow and change as a band, and Tether is a solid piece of their story.

While those who prefer more brutal sounding metalcore might be left a bit cold, others who enjoy the genre's massive hooks and melodies will likely be cranking this record for years to come.

"[17] Ed Walton of Distorted Sound scored the album 8 out of 10 and said: "Tether shows that Of Mice & Men are at the absolute top of their game; it's obvious that each member didn't let a single second go to waste during the recording process and left it all in the studio.

"[18] Tom Lamm of HM stated "Above all, the journey the band orchestrates from start to finish in their latest release reflects their care and intentionality with music, something no OM&M fan will be surprised to hear.

"[23] Simon Crampton of Rock Sins rated the album 8 out of 10 and said: "Tether is another string on an already impressively stacked bow and one that showcases what a great band Of Mice & Men have grown into.