[1] The Allmusic review by William Tilland awarded the album 4 stars out of 5, stating "it offers the most dramatic example of Cline's general ability to synthesize beauty, emotion, intellect, technique, and even humor in his playing".

[3] Pitchfork Media's Sam Ubl stated "Cline has fused his jazz and rock interests before but The Giant Pin takes both poles to heretofore untouched extremes-- especially at the low-volume end of the spectrum.

The record is quieter and more restrained than other The Singers releases, making it a rewarding if slightly less exhilarating final product.

Whether Cline will continue to cleave himself from the gigging life remains to be seen, but for now he's handling the balancing act quite nicely".

[4] JazzTimes' David R. Adler noted "Cline's music is resolutely left of the dial, a challenge.