AllMusic editor Neil Z. Yeung rated the album three out of five stars. He calledHigher Than Here "a comforting collection of soul-folk tunes that is pleasing and enjoyable. Much like Morrison himself, the songs are likable. His voice still carries that gorgeous, husky grit, so full of smoky soul and yearning, most expertly executed on "Stay Like This" and "Just Like a Child." Elsewhere, he ventures into someOneRepublic/Script territory with the catchy hip-pop lead single "Demons"."[1]
