Lee Zimmerman of NoDepression calls 'Blue' "a stirring and soaring series of songs. There's a reverential quality that sweeps through the acapella opener and continues to grace the eight tracks that follow. Credit this imaginative arranger with ensuring a subtle sound that emphasizes celestial harmonies, thoughtful melodies, a theatrical flair and high ambition. Clearly, originality is Evans' strong suit, and with Blue he's made a masterpiece.