dwayne lacy of new release tuesday rated the album four-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking on how propaganda's albums come with a vast array of information to be gleaned out of his music, and that his message comes across with "much reality and relevance when presenting the gospel." at christian music zine, anthony peronto rated the album a perfect five stars, remarking that "there is many a-pleasure to be had examining "crimson cord"." aubrey mckay of wade-o radio considered the album a "must have" for every christian hip hop fan, and expressed that "everything from the album cover art to the concept of the album was beautiful artistry."