at indie vision music, jonathan andre wrote that the release was "full of powerful lyrics, infectious enthusiasm and pop-dance melodies that are new, fresh and invigorating, the band are able to deliver 16 songs full of intensity, hopefulness, encouragement and powerful truths directly from scripture." dave wood of louder than the music said that "this is the new style of modern worship, taken outside of the four walls of the church, and served up on an accessible plate that a secular-influenced generation will enjoy." at christian music zine, emily kjonaas wrote that "the new-era newsboys have rediscovered, and solidified, their sound and you can hear it in "restart"." daniel edgeman of christian music review wrote that the album was "filled with how great our god and many other aspects of our father." at "worship leader", randy cross stated that "this isn't just fun music, but lyrics that drive home the purpose that we as christians embrace", yet told that "the musical style of the first four songs is very similar."