To promote the album, David Hopkins performed live on Today with Pat Kenny on 4 April 2011.

Hot Press gave the record 4/5 stars, calling it "one helluva album" and stated regarding the title track that it is "a stunning track, superbly underpinned by sombre piano and brass".

[7] The Sunday Times also gave the record 4/5 stars and wrote that it is "sweet and tuneful" and commented that "his harmonious duet with Laura Jansen...is a triumph" and a "stunningly beautiful ballad".

[9] Las Vegas Weekly called Hopkins "an Ace singer-songwriter" and also gave the album 4/5 stars.

Las Vegas Citylife called it "unbelievably catchy - you'll be singing along by the second chorus of most tracks - and despite the sad parts, There Are Debts makes you feel all warm inside.