Allmusic's David Jeffries evoked about this "album that would play just as well at any given heartland bar on Friday night as it would after worship on Sunday.
"[1] He noted "even though the big, dramatic rock moments and the sociological storytelling might throw some returning fans, his love for his fellow man shines through, so the driving force remains the same even when it’s not always called out by name.
"[1] Alpha Omega News' Tom Frigoli surmised "'The Love In Between' continues to paint the gospel in a relevant way with a bold, new sound.
"[2] Alt Rock Live's Jonathan Faulkner cautioned that if the listener wants his past worship style albums in this effort "you will be disappointed, however if you are looking for a strong outing that will encourage and challenge you then look no further The Love in Between will do just that.
"[3] Christian Broadcasting Network's Chris Carpenter alluded to the album "fusing equal parts rock, folk, and some blues scattered in the mix, Matt Maher has crafted a gem on his third release".
[4] CCM Magazine's Andy Argyrakis said the album "explores themes of suffering, grace and redemption over folk and American instrumentation (albeit pedestrian at times) that strikes a stable balance between building up the body of Christ and offering comfort to the weary.
"[6] Christianity Today's Andy Argyrakis noted that "musically, Maher's a little generic, though he really shines on the gritty acoustic rocker "Turn Around" and the Americana-inspired "Every Little Prison (Deliver Me)," offering comfort to weary.
Featuring a maturity where he is able to strip everything away so that listeners can take a glimpse into his vulnerabilities; Matt offers up 12 songs of redemption and suffering, freedom and hope, all pointing to Christ as he acknowledges the Live Giver in every situation.
"[10] Jesus Freak Hideout's Samantha Schaumberg noted that "surprisingly breaks away from being classified as a straightforward worship album.
[12] New Release Tuesday's Kelly Sheads said this album "continues this desire to see the Church be more intentional in worship, while relating to those still searching for God.