Band members' Chris Crow and Jaron Nix produced the album.

The album met with commercial charting successes, and mostly mixed reviews but overall barely positive reception.

Warr Acres received generally mixed reviews but overall barely positive reception from music critics.

Andrew Greer of CCM Magazine rated the album three stars, and stated that "Though there is nothing new here, Acres offers plenty to enjoy.

"[1] At Jesus Freak Hideout, Scott Fryberger rated the album three stars, and wrote that their music is all over the map and it needs some honing in, which he noted that the band has the potential to grow and evolve to make better music.