At CCM Magazine, Andy Argyrakis rated the album three stars, writing 'Anthem Lights explodes with youthful exuberance, alongside a lyrical depth about living a life with a purpose that can simultaneously connect with peers and their parents.' William Ruhlmann of Allmusic rated the album three stars, stating 'Anthem Lights may not be original, but they are a bunch of cute young guys, and that can be as important in CCM as in pop music generally.' At Christianity Today, Robert Ham rated the album two stars, saying 'it doesn't make any effort to differentiate itself from every other faith-based rock band on the radio these days.' Jamie Maxwell of Cross Rhythms rated the album six-out-of-ten, writing that 'in common with the majority of pop music, no new lyrical depth is explored here.' At Christian Broadcasting Network, Jae Rae rated the album three spins, stating that 'If this promising debut is any indication, Anthem Lights' refreshing sound will benefit Christian music for many years come.' Jerold Wallace of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album two-and-a-half stars, saying that the release is 'modest' that they are 'sticking to the safe, pop/praise formula.' At Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins rated the album three stars, writing that 'half of Anthem Lights is pretty good while the other half is pretty weak.

Critical reception Professional ratings Review scoresĪnthem Lights received a majority of mixed reviews, but overall positive reception in the aggregate by music critics.

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