Holo Boy

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Holo Boy received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 from 5 critic scores.^[2]

Heather Phares of AllMusic said it "may not be as much of a statement as Box for Buddy, Box for Star, but its charms are undeniable."^[3] Robin Murray of Clash said it "is a wonderfully enjoyable cycle of straight-down-the-line songwriting."^[4] Karlie Rogers of Exclaim! called it "restless, odd and eccentric, and opens up a new chapter in the This Is Lorelei canon that also honours the journey on the way".^[9] Juan Gutierrez of Flood said that although it "doesn't possess the cohesion of Amos' previous record", it's "an interesting look at his songwriting style at different stages of his career".^[10]

Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian said it "is certainly enjoyable enough to justify its opportunistic repackaging."^[5] Manon Bushong of Paste said its tracks "feel finished and confident, allowing the record to serve as both the close of a chapter and an invigorating next step for This Is Lorelei."^[6] Sue Park of Pitchfork said it "doesn't go out of its way to experiment or provoke, but its emphasis on reinterpretation is strangely moving, particularly at this point in Amos' career."^[7] Trev Elkin of Spectrum Culture said it "has the air of an artist taking stock, as he maps the route taken while checking which parts still line up now."^[8]