(en) Justin M. Norton, « Neurosis - 'Souls At Zero' », About.com (consulté le ), Souls At Zero was a game-changing album, not just for Neurosis but for the entire metal genre. It's one of the records where the rules were changed and a new order established.
(en) Thom Jurek, « Neurosis: Given to the Rising », AllMusic (consulté le ) : « There is an aggression here that seems to have been kept in restraint for a few years and has returned now to claim its proper place. ».