A reviewer compared the album to the music of Coldplay and described it as 'catchy and accessible.

Several reviewers compared the album to Beck and Elliott Smith.

Scott Alisoglu of Blabbermouth.net compared the album favorably to Accelerated Evolution.

Many critics compared the album to Grohl's previous band, Nirvana.

Pitchfork compared the album to the work of M83 and Slowdive, calling it "one of the best electronic dream-pop records in a while".

Many reviewers compared the album with Isis' seminal previous record, Oceanic, often noting a 'progression'.

Mustaine compared the album to the first major turn of a huge ship at sea, trying to right itself and get back on course.

Dukes criticized the album for being too slow, and compared the album to teenagers at a bowling alley playing a game.

Comparing the album to a ship, he said, "I'd be the one steering the ship and keeping everybody on course.

Critics compared the album to the late singer Aaliyah and said it had qualities of Destiny's Child.