"dom" received mixed echoes in germany. "rolling stone" delivered a negative review that criticised the electronic parts as being reminiscent of a leni riefenstahl film and called the album "kitsch". the "orkus" magazine's reviewer noted some kitsch too but praised the theatrical lyrics in an overall very favourable review. he wrote that compared to the previous "bayreuth" cycle that featured pain and anger, witt had become more settled now. also the "sonic seducer's" review was very positive while noting the quality of the songwriting and the instrumentation.