[10] On December 9, 2010, the song "Feed the Machine" was sent to all fans who submitted their face as part of the hype for the new album.
[17] Until We Have Faces received generally positive reviews, although critics claimed that it didn't match up to the band's previous album, Innocence & Instinct.
"[18] Alpha Omega News' Elise graded the album an A, and wrote that, "musically, 'Until We Have Faces' is more an extension of 'Innocence and Instinct' as opposed to a follow-up.
[35] Elise wrote, "although at first I was unsure if 'Until We Have Faces' could measure up to the standards set by Red's previous two releases, I was pleasantly surprised by how far it exceeded expectations.
They have a solid message, a strong lineup of musicians and now it would seem a household name and an album that we will still be listening to years down the road.
The only real question for Red and this album is whether they will have any luck winning the illusive Rock Gospel Grammy.
"[1] Christian Music Zine's Anthony Pronto said, "is good but doesn’t reach the knockout sound I wanted from a band I loved seeing live.
[21] Christian Rock 20's Paul Anthony said, "[the album] largely continues the successful formula of its first two releases.
"[22] Anthony continued, "but the time has come to move forward, to walk that fine line by growing beyond the themes the band has developed so well – without forgetting them.
"[22] Christianity Today's Ron Augustine said, "Red rehashes the same riffs that Linkin Park achieved fame with over a decade ago, but with considerably less firepower.
Power chords are pounded out in common time until a piano and string bridge offers temporary serenity.
"[23] Cross Rhythms' Steven Bridge said, "this is a continuation of the Pennsylvania-based band's trademark sound, with a haunting, sometimes dark and ethereal tone that seeps through the songs but always with portholes of hope".
"[24] Jesus Freak Hideout's Nathaniel Schexnayder said, "with this latest release, they have cemented the fact that they are one of the best rock acts around.
"[25] Jesus Freak Hideout's Michael Weaver wrote, "the result lands somewhere in between their debut, End of Silence, and their highly successful sophomore album, Innocence & Instinct.
"[4] Melodic.net's Kaj Roth said, "I can only come to the conclusion that this band wants to be super safe and deliver the same album over and over again except this time the songs do not match either "End of silence" (2006) nor "Innocence and instinct" (2009).
"[28] "This feels like a huge Hollywood movie, a big budget, lots of special effects but the story is thin and you know the hero will get the girl in the end.
"[28] New Release Tuesday's Kevin Davis said that he was "so impressed by the music and production mingling the harder rock guitars, soft strings and the emotive vocals of Mike Barnes".
"[31] ONCOURSE MAGAZINE's Shannon Zabroski said, "[the band with this album] erupts into your ears with the same aural authority as their first two highly-acclaimed releases.
Lofty expectations following a duo of successful albums can be tough satisfy, but RED pulls it off while breaking plenty of sweat.
"[32] Sputnikmusic's staff reviewer Jared Ponton said, "[this] is that mid-career mainstream rock album that is bound to keep Red alive financially but will aggravate critics and fans, to an extent.
The album was performed and recorded in front of a live audience earlier the same year (who can be heard applauding in the tracks).