Crowded House's timeless songs continue to resonate for new audiences and long-term listeners alike. The group's lineup includes founding members Neil Finn and Nick Seymour, plus Mitchell Froom, Liam Finn and Elroy Finn.

The melodies are insistent, as are the dampened rhythms, giving this album a warm, palpable heartbeat that can be felt even if the record is all captured in soft focus. It's this gentle, reassuring touch that makes Dreamers Are Waiting a balm, an album that offers familiar comfort...

- Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AllMusic.com, 4/5 stars

These 42 minutes of catchy pop manna are ready and 'Waiting' to reward your ears with many aurally satisfying recurring dreams.

- Mike Mettler, The Absolute Sound, September 2021, Music 4/5, Sonics 4/5