"[1] In addition, Elise F. wrote that "while Ashes Remain is a band that could come across at times as generic both lyrically and musically, they have surprising talent and a solid sound.

Full of hooks and great songs, 'What I've Become' hits all the right buttons whilst harnessing it to a hard edge that fans of Skillet and Kutless will fully appreciate.

"[2] Christian Music Zine's Tyler Hess said that "the genre itself tends to lead to cookie-cutter albums, but even though Ashes Remain follows a pattern set forth by many bands before them in their debut, What I’ve Become, they do it with a fairly polished sound and by consistently mixing things up with different approaches it makes for a solid release.

"[3] Cross Rhythms' Lins Honeyman said that "this is a stunning release from a band set on communicating God's love in a real, relevant and electrifying way.

"[4] Jesus Freak Hideout's Michael Weaver said that "if you are a fan of the everyday average modern rock played in constant rotation on radio stations these days, Ashes Remain are right up your alley.