Critical reception
AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that Archuleta "performs with a professional aplomb exuding sincerity, yet manages to skirt any deep emotion. It is an album not meant to surprise, it is meant to comfort, meant to please those already pledging allegiance to Archuleta's sugary ways [...] It is an album that is meant to be released on a small label which knows precisely how to deliver to a preordained audience of the devoted." [4] Entertainment Tonight felt that "Archuleta provides his audience with an album filled with inspirational songs. His sweet and charming personality continues to emanate as he progresses as a musical artist. For those who admire Archuleta or are new to his talents, Begin is the new album which will help bring hope and an appreciation for the singer." [8]
Writing for the The Salt Lake Tribune , David Burger remarked that on Begin, "Archuleta's delicate vocals are overwhelmed by over-the-top, overproduced arrangements. The American Idol finalist's voice is so good that he can bring emotion to the songs, rather than relying on 76 trombones (not to mention dated synths) to spoon-feed a listener. The result is off-putting, rather than inspiring." [6] Andrew Leahey from The Washington Post found that "after taking a few stabs at mainstream pop music, Mr. Archuleta smartly plays to his strengths on his fourth album. There's absolutely nothing dangerous or edgy about Begin, a mild-mannered collection of cover songs that showcase his vocals. He soars, swoons and croons in all the right places, and his vibrato would make a Broadway singer jealous. What this record lacks is any real demonstration of emotion, though." [7]
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