Andy Argyrakis, awarding the album four stars for CCM Magazine, writes, "Armed with an ultra-smooth voice and some seriously contagious R&B grooves, Jimmy Needham could just as readily rule the dance floor as stir the soul.

"[3] Signaling in a four star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith recognizes, "If you want creative music with convicting lyrics stuck in your head all day, Vice & Virtue delivers it in spades.

"[1] Caitlin Lassiter, indicating in a four and a half star review for New Release Tuesday, realizes, "Vice & Virtue isn't the norm for Christian music, but that proves to be a very good thing here.

"[5] Barry Westman, indicating in a four and a half star review for Worship Leader, says, "a superior album that steps into uncharted waters in many ways...Vice & Virtue takes Needham's R&B, soul-filled music to a new level, both musically and lyrically...Needham has a special knack for keen wordplay, which forces the listener to actually digest the lyrics carefully.

"[4] Giving the album four stars, Joshua Andre from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, states, "Relevant, confronting yet also respectful and unobtrusive, Jimmy Needham highlights his versatility with his signature jazz/pop tunes, as well as a ‘melody’ outside of his genre.