Critics expressed confusion over the title which sounds like a live album, not a studio compilation. Powermetal.de [de] recommended to get Still the Orchestra Plays instead since it's a more expansive release for the same price.[5] Metal Hammer said the song selection is good but they would have preferred the addition of live tracks, especially since previous collections From the Gutter to the Stage and Still the Orchestra Plays included rare bonus tracks.[2] Record Collector wrote: "Newcomers will find this solid, but even as an introduction it’s far from essential. Probably better to check out the live show instead."[3]
