The songwriting is excellent, shifting tempos and intensities enough to avoid monotony, and even though they aren't reinventing the wheel, the execution is flawless.

"[3] Natasha Van Duser, giving the album four stars from New Noise Magazine, states, "New sonic directions are typically hard to uphold, but For Today transitions flawlessly with Wake creating one of the most brutal records they’ve released to date.

"[9] Signaling in a nine out of ten review at Revival Media, Joshua Palmer responds, "Its ability to have the same gritty sound through its softer and harder sections gives it that edge over today's metalcore and shows they are not going anywhere anytime soon.

"[2] Rating the album a six out of ten at Outburn, Nathaniel Lay writes, "Wake falls short too often to leave a lasting impression.

"[1] Luke Morton, indicating in a six out of ten review by Metal Hammer, says, "Despite the initial refreshing blasts, there are no obvious risks being taken.