About.com's Kim Jones said the album is "filled with beautiful ballads that can wake you up from an auto-pilot type of walk, Welcome to Daylight is chock full of authentic and intelligent lyrics that fearlessly pay homage to Jesus and a life lived in His light.

[2] AllMusic's Robert Ham said that "Were it not for the faith-based lyrical content and the insignia for well-respected Christian label Sparrow on the album's artwork, Luminate's second full-length could easily fall into the heavily populated middle ground that rests between indie and AOR.

[3] In addition, Ham found that "In all reality, that makes this Texas-based group feel a little calculated in its efforts, bobbing along with the tide of much of the CCM pack.

[4] Christian Music Zine's Joshua Andre said "it was hard for me to imagine Sam, Cody, Dusty and Aaron topping their already beautifully crafted label debut.

However, through 11 tracks and 40 minutes of pop rock goodness akin to progressive worship bands Leeland and The City Harmonic; Welcome To Daylight strongly challenges TobyMac and Karyn Williams for the top spot for the last Tuesday of August.

[6] On the other hand, Cummings wrote that "At least one has suggested that Luminate have surpassed their last album and that the influences of The Killers and Maroon 5 make songs like 'Wake Up' must-play items".

[7] Jesus Freak Hideout's Roger Gelwicks said "with Welcome to Daylight, however, Luminate seeks to try out far more elements than the last time around, and for the most part, the daring risks they take to broaden their sound are successful".

[8] Gelwicks summed up with saying "the exciting aspect of Luminate's approach on Welcome to Daylight is that they've evolved in the ways that matter the most: less formulaic songwriting and a more diverse offering in their material.

[10] New Release Tuesday's Jonathan Francesco said that "Luminate present[s] a passionate musical experience in their latest album, Welcome to Daylight, that helps to elevate what could've been simply listenable pop/rock tunes to very enjoyable and memorable anthems.

[11] Finally, Francesco noted that "there really is a lot to like here: strong lyrics, catchy hooks, soaring choruses, memorable melodies, and spine-tingling music.

[12] Cross noted the lone negative about the album is that it needed "more tracks like 'This Ends Tonight' would provide a break from the foundational synth pop sound pervading Welcome to Daylight".