[1] Awarding the album four stars from CCM Magazine, Rebekah Bell states, "The band's pop-rock style is fresh, energetic, and compelling—filled with songs that fans will want to listen to time and again.

"[4] Marcus Hathcock, giving the album four and a half stars for New Release Today, writes, "throughout the 10 tracks of The Joy, all with passionate and musically excellent flair.

"[8] Indicating in a four and a half star review at Worship Leader, Amanda Furbeck describes, "The Neverclaim is back with another heart, soul, and ear pleasing pop-rock album, The Joy.

"[9] Rating the album 3.8 out of five by Christian Music Review, Kelly Meade says, "The Joy is full of uplifting & encouraging songs that focus on the power of faith and the promises found in a relationship with our Savior.

"[7] Signaling in a 4.0 out of five review from The Christian Beat, Sarah Baylor replies, "The Neverclaim’s new album, The Joy, is an anthem, a cry for every believer in this broken world.