[1] Elise F. of Alpha Omega News wrote that "For a debut, however, The Alignment was surprisingly enjoyable to listen to from start to finish, and with time I hope they continue to develop their skill and challenge themselves.

"[2] CCM Magazine's Andy Argyrakis wrote that Samestate has "a knack for catchy choruses and mighty melodies, along with a lyrical bent of leading listeners to embrace God's plan for their lives.

It’s hard not to draw comparisons between Dalton’s raw and unique voice with Bear Rineheart’s [sic], from Needtobreathe, one of the first things striking me as special about this Sparrow Records group.

On a similar vein to either Switchfoot, Aaron Gillespie or Needtobreathe; The Alignment certainly stands tall along with Crave, I Choose Jesus and The Rescue (For King and Country, Moriah Peters, and Adam Cappa respectively) as one of the most compelling debut projects of 2012!

In a generation of Christian bands that seems to have shifted their focus on making it big in the mainstream, Samestate--whose roots lie in Kansas City--has decidedly stayed true to the profound passion that they so evidently have for their faith.