Rob Wacey of AllMusic stated that the album "was a resounding success, receiving widespread acclaim." He said, "Many noted its evocative nature throughout, depicting tones and textures of melancholy, paranoia, and aggressiveness through an unwavering dark electronicsound palette and crystalline production techniques." Si Truss of Fact praised "its melancholy intensity and its sheer aggressive force" as "an effect achieved by the combination of Lorn's meticulous, clever production and some aggressive mastering care ofUK producer Chris Clark." He added, "there's little denying that Nothing Else is an exceptionallystrong full-length debut from an artist with clear talent."