'' Cities '' garnered critical acclaim from Music critics . At '' Christianity Today '' , Christa Banister rated the album four stars , calling it a " great step in the right direction . " Greg Prato of Allmusic rated the album three-and-a-half stars , commenting that " Nothing too groundbreaking here , but nothing cringe-worthy , either . " At '' CCM Magazine '' , Andrew Scates graded it a B , noting that the album " if anything , evokes a hope for the future . " Drew Beringer of AbsolutePunk rated the album an eighty-five-percent , highlighting that the album " converted " him about the band 's music because it " display a vast improvement in every aspect . " At Christian Broadcasting Network , Jennifer E. Jones rated the album four spins , affirming that " The best Anberlin album is here . " Trevor Fitzgerald of Cross Rhythms rated the album a nine squares , stating that the listener will " find memorable songs , finely executed . " At Sputnikmusic , SowingSeason rated the album a perfect five stars , saying that the album " shows Anberlin coming to a crossroads between youth and maturity and creating an absolute masterpiece of both . " Founder , John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album four stars , writing that the band " craft ed a pretty impressive batch of songs . " At New Release Tuesday , Kevin Davis rated the album a perfect five stars , evoking that the album " demands to be experienced over and over . " Also , Jonathan Francesco of New Release Tuesday rated the album a perfect five stars , calling it " an album of epic quality . " The Phantom Tollbooth 's James Morovich rated the album four stars , highlighting this as " Anberlin 's most diverse project to date " , and noting how the listener " will find a lot here to enjoy as well ! " At Melodic , Kaj Roth rated the album three stars , remarking how the release offers " good songs that has elements of The Smiths , believe it or not . " In 2008 , the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 39th GMA Dove Awards
39th GMA Dove Awards
39th GMA Dove Awards
Cities (Anberlin album)