Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| christianmusic.org | |
| Cross Rhythms | (10/10) |
| HM | (not rated) |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | |
| MTV | (Mixed) |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | |
King of Fools was positively received by both mainstream and CCM publications. Crosswalk praised the album, stating "...if you're looking for something tame and lacking originality, you're in the wrong place!" Cross Rhythms rated the album as ten out of ten, and argued that it showed the "...versitility of the band." Jesus Freak Hideout called it "...an overlooked but excellent musical achievement." Many critics noticed the U2 influences on the record. MTV noted that "King of Fools has echoes of '80s U2, but the band accentuates the Christian undertones in Bono's lyrics, creating a modern rock record that resonates with spirituality." HM Magazine called the project "the U2 album fans have been waiting for..."
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