"After roughly 27 minutes everything is over, and since you’re not sure what the hell just struck you, you’ll want to hit play again"
- Ave Noctum (8/10)
"NEXT LIFE already have a sturdy reputation among those who obsess about such things, but "Guru Meditation" is easily accessible and imaginative enough to reach an audience beyond potential serial killers with multiple laptops."
- Blabbermouth (8/10)
"I enjoyed damn near everything about Guru Meditation, from the charming melodies to the intense mathy-grindy riffs to the smart song organization"
- Angry Metal Guy (3/5)
"We are launched into their own particular brand of musical rollercoaster"
- Echoes and dust