 Sputnik Music referred to the song as "one of the most beautiful songs APC ever released" and "one of the most emotional releases of the album".Artist Direct editor in chief Rick Florino named the track one of the "Top 20 Maynard James Keenan Songs", calling it "...a tender moment of longing encased in a beautiful, blissful melody...'3 Libras' illuminates the singer's massive vocal range and ability.