A Furrow Cut Short received mixed reviews from critics.
Dave Schalek from About.com rated the album 4 out of 5 and said that "a Furrow Cut Short is an excellent introduction to Drudkh for listeners unfamiliar with the band and is, by any measure, an excellent album."[1]
Benjamin Hedge Olson from PopMatters said that the album is "another predictable yet satisfying slab of black metal", rating it 6 out of 10.[2]
Kyle Ward from Sputnikmusic was more negative about the release, rated it 2 out of 5 and "was not pleased that a leader of that scene devolved into run-of-the-mill black metal."[3]