Inside Out (XXI album)

Critical reception

Awarding the album three and a half stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Bert Gangl states, "by staying true to the former and playing up the latter, they wind up doing what they do very well, making Inside Out a nice addition to the heavy rock canon and a pretty impressive comeback effort from a set of battle-worn, but still tenacious, young men." Kevin Sparkman, indicating in a three and a half star review by CCM Magazine, responds, "Based on the recording’s precision and execution, you wouldn’t know that the composition...began as a mere hobby less than five years ago."

Scott Fryberger, giving the album three stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "at the end of the day, Inside Out has its moments, but overall it's just another reminder of the loss of Tooth & Nail's golden days." Rating the album three stars for New Release Today, Jonathan J. Francesco describes, "This is a strong introduction, and here's hoping the work that follows builds on this foundation and helps make their stance filling the rock and roll void a long-term proposition." Topher Parks, signaling in a 5.5 out of ten star review from Jesus Wired, responds, "it embodies the phrase 'run of the mill.'"