Comparing "ON A ROLLING BALL" to two classic albums (Steely Dan's "Pretzel Logic" and Joni Mitchell's "Court & Spark") JamBase.com wrote: "In an era where most commercial releases are easily digested and then forgotten it's a special treat when a record arrives that rewards repeated spins. (The album) harkens back to a time when artists put a lot of care into each release, crafting something unique with enough depth to withstand enthusiastic scrutiny...There's a cascading loveliness to...the album...like water passing over a stone. Given time and patience it subtly affects what it touches."