prior to release, the album was included on "alternative press"s "most anticipated albums in 2014" list and fuse's "25 most anticipated 2014 summer albums" list. "maybe this place is the same and we're just changing" was a critical and commercial success. the album sold over 10,300 copies in its first week, charting at number 24 on the billboard 200. the album was nominated for "album of the year" at the alternative press music awards, as well as "i don't love you anymore" for "best song" and fasel for "best bassist". "i don't love you anymore" was included on idobi radio's "top 40 of 2014" list. "loose ends" was included on "alternative press" "the 18 best sing along moments of 2014" list. the album was included at number 10 on "rock sound"s "top 50 albums of the year" list.