[2] Krystina Nellisi of Drowned in Sound said "In opener 'Into The Clouds' a keyboard organ mode announcing their arrival into The World of Pop, the first line is filled with hope, longing and sheer despair all.

The closer, Lost City providing a definitive and poignant conclusion to an album that consistently provokes feelings of wonder, fantasy and nostalgia.

[6] Benjamin Hiorns of Subba Cultcha awarded the album seven out of ten and said "the duo are obviously enamoured by their source material and are true masters of analogue synthesis.

[10] Tom Hocknell of Rockfeedback gave the album four out of five and suggested that the title, presumably a nod to 1987's Italo-pop of Desireless' 'Voyage Voyage', will have some running for the Border (line), but those staying are in for a treat.

[13] Jordan Meehan of EQ Music Blog said 'There is Still Hope' feels as if you are floating in space, drifting magnificently until some big, demanding vocals enter and snap you back into reality.

The majestic track 'Ruins of Rome' makes me sad to think that Sounds of Arrows will probably never play giant arena concerts, because this song is made for just that.

"[17] Amelia Heathman of Forge Today gave the album eight out of ten and noted the only real criticism that there is with The Sound of Arrows though, is that they walk a fine line between comprehensive electronica and a soundtrack to a light hearted Disney-tween film.

[18] The Digital Fix gave the album seven out of ten and said that this stuff often plays best with good pinches of understated melancholy and cool European distance.

[20] Andrew Parker of Virgin gave the album five out of ten and mentioned 'Into The Clouds' is nice and catchy – but is likely to annoy the hell out you on repeated listens.