Rush of Fools was met with positive reception from music critics. The album received four stars by CCM Magazine's Grace S. Aspinwall for being "Emotional and raw, the hope-filled fourth album from Rush of Fools does not disappoint."[2] At New Release Tuesday, Caitlin Elizabeth Lassiter rated the album four stars out of five, indicating how the release contains "Strong vocals mixed with powerful lyrics" creating a project that is "solid through and through."[7] Laura Chamber of Christian Music Review rated the album four-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking how the release contains the "theme of reliance on and trust in God in every trial runs through every song."[3] At 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Joshua Andre rated the album four stars out of five, highlighting how the release "is not the band taking a creative step backwards", so this means the music "is sure to please" whoever may choose to listen in on its composition and sound.[1] Jesus Freak Hideout's David Craft rated the album two-and-a-half stars, calling the music mediocre at best because it "carries a 'been there, done that' vibe."[5] In addition, Michael Weaver of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album two-and-a-half stars out of five, cautioning how the release "may have a couple of bright moments, but as a whole, it's just average."[6] At CM Addict, Andrew Funderburk rated the album three stars out of five, noting how "the music and melodies sound the same" making it seem rather "generic" in nature.[4]
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