"[1] 411mania writer Dan Marsicano claims that, musically, "The Night" is an "epic-sounding track that has one of the best solos that Donegan has ever done and a catchy chorus.

"[6] Artistdirect writer Paul Gargano compares "The Night" to American thrash metal band Metallica's fourth album, ...And Justice for All, claiming that Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan, "[emerges] loud and clearly as a guitar hero for the modern day as the bottom end crushes through the darkness with a conviction that is not only catchy, but comforting.

"[7] PopMatters writer Andrew Blackie claims that the song is "one rare moment of spontaneity on Indestructible," because "drums and guitars pummel through conflicting times."

[2][3] The music video corresponding with "The Night" was filmed in January 2009, directed by Nobles Jones,[4] and then released in late March 2009.

[5] Jones was inspired by science fiction/horror films such as Alien and The Thing, and the result was "fitting for the track's dark guitar tones and brooding vocal melodies.