The Essence of Black Purity

[4] Grim Rune website mentions that the EP "got a generally good response in the underground circuits.

"[5] Similarly, Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic wrote that Watain "quickly gain[ed] underground credibility" with this "uncompromising 7" release".

[6] When asked his opinion about Watain's older albums, vocalist Erik Danielsson said: "I appreciate them for what they are, monuments of what we were before, pieces of evolution.

"[7] When asked if there is a possibility of re-releasing their early albums, Danielsson commented: "The old releases will stay what they are; monuments of the past, remembered by some, unnoticed by others.

But who knows…"[8] Danielsson also considers the EP their first official release and regards the two tracks "as magnificent pieces of black metal".