"see what you started by continuing" received positive reviews from critics. chris geldard of fdrmx wrote that "this album could be titled "how to craft a classic sounding album" as ed roland and collective soul have gone back to the song style that is based on a foundation of great guitar riffs and catchy melodies that made them so popular in their early stages." navi of "empty lighthouse magazine" remarked that the album is "a second wind for the band and it's evident that they are taking full advantage of it, without sacrificing the roots and originality."